The Crosby Arboretum began as a memorial to L.O. Crosby. (1907-1978) a local forester and philanthropist. It aims to protect the biological diversity of the Pearl River Drainage Basin. It has a Native Plant Center (designed by Fay Jones ) and an Interpretive center. The landscape architect was Edward Blake and the design received an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)