Peter Russell Rock Garden

The Peter Russell Rock Garden is a collection of rock specimens located between the Mathematics & Computer Building, Biology 1, and Earth Sciences & Chemistry. Until 1999, it was called the Geological Garden.



History
The rock garden was originally opened in 1982, as part of the university's 25th anniversary celebrations. It was officially unveiled by founding president Joseph Gerald Hagey on January 8, 1982.

It has been steadily expanded over the years, and now boasts over 45 rock specimens, as well as informative signs and plaques describing the specimens.

Naming
In summer of 1999, Geological Garden was renamed "The Peter Russell Rock Garden" in recognition of Peter Russell, the long-time founder and curator of the Earth Sciences Museum