Markham Regional Arboretum

The arboretum was founded in 1981 (44 years ago) (1981) and is a work in progress, with most of the site still in a natural state.

Ira and "Bee" Markham, the original owners of the property, sold the parcel of land to the city of Concord in 1966.

For one week at a time, GATE students come to the park and learn about the surroundings, and other science related topics.

The students go on hikes and learn about the trees and birds, take a day to collect samples from Galindo Creek which flows through the park, and care for the many animals that reside in the Markhams' old farmhouse.

The animals range from snakes to mice to turtles, and a toad named "Alligator" who lives in the bathtub.