In 1978 the First Christian Church built its current facility on a 14-acre park-like tract of land that included many large mature trees. Because the membership felt strongly about environmental stewardship and enhancing the beauty of the land, an intentional effort to plant additional tree specimens began. Over 60 different trees and shrubs have been added or documented.
The most significant collection on the land is Quercus, with 20 oak species documented. In 2023, First Christian Church became a Level 1 accredited arboretum.

The Pollinator Garden is currently in an expansion phase after receiving a Plant America Grant in 2025. The expansion will provide public access to native and keystone pollinator plants. Recovered church artifacts from the 1910 burned downtown church, four Ionic Capitals from the Greek columns and two 9.5’ limestone slabs, will be placed along a pebbled garden pathway and arbor. The garden will demonstrate how to attract, observe, and identify pollinators and beneficial insects using Native Plants to Kentucky.

         1030 College Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431