Blue Raster is proud to announce the public launch of Hahn Horticulture Garden’s Flora Finder Database, an ArcGIS Experience Builder application allowing users to explore woody plants across six acres of teaching and display gardens on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Made possible by a donation from Dr. Pat Ceperley, The Flora Finder Database is a publicly available web app that maps the garden’s tree collection and puts detailed plant records at your fingertips. The application is also configured for both desktop and mobile use, enabling users to explore the Garden’s collection from home or on campus.
Data collection continues to be conducted by staff in the field, utilizing ArcGIS Field Maps to add to the current dataset of over 500 trees and shrubs. These future updates will include adding images to existing records, along with mapping smaller shrubs and perennials.
Scott Douglas, Director of the Hahn Horticulture Garden and AP Faculty, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech
Key Features
- Filter plant records based on characteristics including nativity and type, paring down both the map and the data table at the bottom of the page
- Search for any plant by common or scientific name
- View information about surrounding buildings, art installations, and walkways
- Pop-up links out to external resources for more information on each species
Blue Raster has partnered with Public Gardens and Cemeteries for over fifteen years to bring GIS and mapping to everyday workflows. We design intuitive tools for staff to manage plant records, and interactive applications for the public and researchers to search and enhance their experiences. Learn more about our Public Gardens Practice here!