The Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum is open now with more than 100 distinct species of trees, including five “champion” trees – those considered to be the best of their type in existence in the State of West Virginia. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said the Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum will provide educational opportunities for students and be another beautiful outdoor experience for visitors. Trees throughout the arboretum have been tagged with QR codes that, when used with a smart device, will further explain the species of the tree and give additional information. There are eco-benefits to the city too, with over 1,700 pounds of air pollutant removal annually, nearly 4.8 million gallons of stormwater runoff prevention annually, and 133,000 kilowatts of electricity savings per year.