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  Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
An arboretum is a living museum where a collection of trees and other plants is assembled and maintained for education, research and enjoyment.
Rather than bound to a single place, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is a remarkable network of arboretum sites, parks, historic properties and other public landscapes located in dozens of communities across the state.
Linked together and supported by the Arboretum office (map with office and greenhouse) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, this unique statewide network makes the Arboretum accessible and relevant to citizens across Nebraska.
arboretum.unl.edu   (343 words)

  
  Arboretum | Landscape, Grounds, and Arboretum | Facilities Management and Planning | UNLV
The UNLV Arboretum was established in May of 1985.
An arboretum is defined as a place that is set aside for the display and study of primarily woody plant material.
The primary mission of the UNLV Arboretum is to display mature plant materials considered appropriate for high desert conditions.
www.unlv.edu /facilities/landscape/arboretum.html   (304 words)

  
  Arboretum of Tervuren - Welcome to the Kingdom of Trees.
The planning of the Geographical Arboretum began in 1902 under the aegis of Charles Bommer, curator of the National Botanical Garden of Meise, and professor at the Free University of Brussels.
The Arboretum is located in the "Kapbos" a beech forest planted between 1875 and 1880 at the Northeastern edge of the Sonian Forest.
The Arboretum features the most typical trees from the temperate climate zone of the Northern Hemisphere (with the exception of one group from the Andes).
www.arboretum-tervuren.be /Pages/accueilen.htm   (341 words)

  
 Start Arboretum
And even when the arboretum is well established, there is always an emotional toll when favorite trees die for no apparent reason or succumb to weather events, animal damage and vandalism.
Developing an arboretum seems almost second nature in this place known as the "Tree Planter's State." Nebraskans take their tree planting seriously and it shows in their tree-filled communities and by the fact that more arboretums can be found in Nebraska than in nearly any other state in the country.
Arboretums add great value to a community and they serve as one of the best ways to bring people and plants together.
arboretum.unl.edu /poppages/clstartarboretum.htm   (1335 words)

  
 Arboretum Program Narrative
The dominant space organization of the Arboretum is naturalistic, with an emphasis on large informal open areas of pasture, prairie, and turf surrounded by tree plantings, hedgerows, and woodlands.
The Arboretum area that adjoins Fox Hollow Road should be planted in woodlands with the objective of enhancing the visual continuity of the Big Hollow landscape in spite of the fact that it is broken by the Mount Nittany Expressway and Fox Hollow Road at this location.
A public thoroughfare through the Arboretum should be constructed in a manner that is consistent with the mission and concept of the Arboretum as stated in the front of this document.
www.arboretum.psu.edu /planning/plan.html   (2751 words)

  
 US National Arboretum        :.
Such stones are highly prized by Asian collectors and are fast becoming very popular in western countries.
Dr. Thomas Elias, US National Arboretum Director and avid stone collector, will discuss the origins, history, and interpretation of these unique ornamental stones.
Reed propagated the plant and distributed it to cooperators throughout the U.S. Based on input from those cooperators, the Arboretum, in cooperation with Tennessee Technological University, released the cultivar in November 2006.
www.usna.usda.gov   (851 words)

  
 HISTORY OF THE SFASU ARBORETUM
Irrigation system was quietly expanded into the Arboretum bottomland (2" mainline, manual valves, 1" submains, 6' risers on steel t-posts, and impact sprinklers on a 50' X 50' grid).
Arboretum officially becomes a well-connected part of the LaNana creek trail - city takes the trail under the College Avenue bridge and Arb donates four 32' long steel footpath bridges to traverse tributaries feeding into the creek.
Campus as Arboretum proposal meets with some hesitation and change is to Arboretum cooperating with Grounds in a "campus beautification" project.
arboretum.sfasu.edu /arboretumhistory.html   (2888 words)

  
 Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Arboretum, located less than a mile west of U.S. Highway 69 on 179th Street, exemplifies Overland Park's vision to remain in the forefront of environmental and ecological initiatives.
The Arboretum was founded on a vision that will keep Overland Park at the forefront of environmental and ecological issues, allowing the city to enter the 21st Century as a leader of environmentally sound community development.
Overland Park is investing in the quality of life of it's present and future citizens by acquiring park land for conservation of natural resources, environmental education and botanical gardens.
www.opprf.org /Arboretum.htm   (1046 words)

  
 UC Davis Arboretum
Arboretum paths under the California Avenue Bridge near the Arboretum
The University of California, Davis and the UC Davis Arboretum are seeking the services of a planning and/or design firm to provide the cohesive aesthetic vision, conceptual design, and Phase I implementation for the core landscape of the UC Davis GATEways Project (Gardens, Arts, and The Environment).
Dateline article: "Arboretum eyes heron, egret challenges" April 28, 2006
arboretum.ucdavis.edu   (317 words)

  
 Turtle Bay Exploration Park
The design of the McConnell Arboretum & Gardens was informed by a water-wise method focused on working with nature and natural forces (such as rainfall), appropriate plant selection, soil preparation, and watering methods that create an aesthetically pleasing, livable landscape, while using less water from the local supply.
The 200 acres of undeveloped Arboretum riparian forest and oak savannah are in the process of restoration with plantings of native species for wildlife habitat and eradication of invasive exotic species.
The Arboretum is accessible by a system of footpaths and bike paths just north of the Gardens and Sundial Bridge.
www.turtlebay.org /arboretum/arboretum.shtml   (1311 words)

  
 Monmouth County Park System
The Holmdel Arboretum was established in the fall of 1963 and is administered by the Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission with the Cooperation of the Monmouth County Park System at Holmdel Park, Longstreet Road in Holmdel, New Jersey.
A map at the Arboretum entrance identifies the major plant collections by a color code.
The arboretum is open all year from 8am to dusk.
www.monmouthcountyparks.com /gardens/arboretum.asp   (283 words)

  
 UC Davis Arboretum
At the UC Davis Arboretum, professional staff work closely with UC Davis undergraduate and graduate student interns in all areas of our botanical gardens operations.
The Arboretum staff works closely with academic units on campus (departments vary according to internship) to ensure that students have a faculty sponsor and receive units for their work at the UC Davis Arboretum.
Many of our professional staff began their careers with internships at the Arboretum and, as former interns, we are keenly aware of the productive, collaborative, and creative work that results from training and working with interns as true partners.
arboretum.ucdavis.edu /internshipDesc.htm   (1597 words)

  
 Arboretum Foundation Shop
The Arboretum Shop is the place to find an unusual and imaginative selection of fine gifts and books for all ages.
The Arboretum Foundation's popular how-to propagation booklet, "Cuttings Through the Year," was published in a new edition in late 2003.
The Arboretum Foundation is a non-profit membership organization supporting the Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle.
www.arboretumfoundation.org /shop/shop.cfm#   (225 words)

  
 Gardening NHC :: Current Newsletter
The Arboretum is a special 7-acres in the heart of New Hanover County where homeowners can see the variety of plants that grow in our coastal area as well as emerging trends in plant material.
The Arboretum seeks to be the premier resource center and model in the southeastern United States for horticultural education, leadership development, environmental stewardship, and community involvement in a setting of beautiful and enjoyable gardens.
The enhancement of beauty and the protection of the environment shall be a constant and active concern of the Arboretum, its staff and volunteers.
www.gardeningnhc.org /arboretumfoundation.asp   (242 words)

  
 The Arboretum
The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is part of the Department of Horticultural Science within the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.
Our mission is to provide a community and national resource for horticultural and environmental information, research and public education; to develop and evaluate plants and horticultural practices for cold climates; and to inspire and delight all visitors with quality plants in well-designed and maintained displays, collections, model landscapes, and conservation areas.
The Arboretum features more than 1,000 acres of magnificent gardens, model landscapes, and natural areas—from woodlands and wetlands to prairie—with extensive collections of northern-hardy plants.
www.arboretum.umn.edu /tour/index.htm   (354 words)

  
 Arboretums: The Arboretum at Flagstaff (DesertUSA)
The Arboretum at Flagstaff is the highest elevation botanical research garden in the US, at an elevation of 7,150 feet.
The non-profit Arboretum created in 1981 occupies 200 acres of Ponderosa Pine forest and is dedicated to helping visitors understand the plants and plant communities of the Colorado Plateau.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a member of The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC), a national aconsortium of botanical institutions that are working together to build a national collection of rare and endangered plant species.
www.desertusa.com /mag99/apr/stories/arb_taaf.html   (438 words)

  
 University of Tennessee Forest Resources Research Center - Arboretum Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Arboretum serves as an outdoor classroom to university students in a variety of fields.
The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society (UTAS) is a non-profit organization of volunteers from throughout Tennessee, dedicated to furthering the objectives and programs of the Forest Resources Research and Education Center's Arboretum Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Chartered in 1965, the Arboretum Society has assisted the Arboretum by providing support and funding for such projects as expanding plant collections, constructing facilities to enhance the public's use and enjoyment of the Arboretum, and informing the public of the unique value and importance of the Arboretum to the area.
forestry.tennessee.edu /arbpage.htm   (565 words)

  
 Arboretum Frequently Asked Questions
An arboretum is a living museum where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes.
The National Arboretum is located in the northeast section of Washington, DC, approximately 10 minutes from the Capitol Building.
The Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) is a private non-profit #501(c)(3) organization dedicated to support the National Arboretum.The FONA office is located in the Arbor House at the Arboretum.
www.usna.usda.gov /Information/faq.html   (1414 words)

  
 Deerfield Beach, FL!
The Arboretum, our “tree zoo”, is approximately nine acres of land containing over 200 exotic trees from five continents around the world.
Tours of the Arboretum are offered every Friday and on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 am.
Benefits of becoming a Friend are $20 vouchers for a free tree redeemable at the spring tree sale or Winter Friend tree sale, a tree from the Friends nursery to replace one lost to citrus canker and free monthly horticultural seminars featuring guest speakers ardent in the field of horticulture/arboricultural topics.
www.deerfield-beach.com /index.asp?NID=83   (453 words)

  
 The Brenton Arboretum: Dallas Center, Iowa- Central Iowa Arboretum
An Arboretum is a place where trees and shrubs are grown for research, demonstration and educational purposes.
See some great trees; learn how the Arboretum came to be and what the plans are for the future on this walk with the founder of the arboretum.
All images/photos are the property of The Brenton Arboretum.
www.thebrentonarboretum.org   (372 words)

  
 Welcome to the Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Volunteers are the heart of the Arboretum’s success.
If you had your wedding photographs taken at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, you are invited to share them with others.
Submit a photograph for inclusion in our new album, "Brides of the Arboretum" on display in the foyer.
www.reeves-reedarboretum.org   (190 words)

  
 Fullerton Arboretum - Information
The Fullerton Arboretum, a 26-acre botanical garden with an ecologically arranged collection of plants from around the world, is located on the northeast corner of the California State University, Fullerton campus (hours/map/directions).
Opened in 1979, the Fullerton Arboretum officially was created in 1976 when the Trustees of the California State Universities and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fullerton signed a joint powers agreement.
The honor of Outstanding Employer was presented to the Arboretum by the Orange County Employment Advocacy Network at its 8th annual Awards Luncheon held at the Hilton Anaheim and Towers on October 19, 2000.
arboretum.fullerton.edu /info/info.asp   (393 words)

  
 Adkins Arboretum on Maryland's Eastern Shore
Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve on Maryland’s Eastern Shore dedicated to promoting the appreciation and conservation of the region’s native plants.
Four miles of paths along streams, through meadows and native plant gardens and under the shade of a rich bottomland forest attract nature lovers, gardeners, students and birders.
The Arboretum offers programs year-round in ecology, horticulture, and natural history for all ages.
www.adkinsarboretum.org   (91 words)

  
 Arboretum
The Wallis Arboretum is considered one of the finest old tree collections in Central Kentucky.
The Wallis Arboretum and State Headquarters is owned and operated by The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. as a non-profit public educational, horticultural and charitable organization.
The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
gardencentral.org /kentucky/arboretum   (283 words)

  
 The University of Alabama Arboretum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Arboretum features walking trails through a native woodland section, a wildflower garden, a collection of ornamental plants, an experimental garden, and a children's garden.
Most of the Arboretum's land was donated by the federal government to help support the University's goals of promoting research and providing public education and service.
Today the Arboretum is part of a national network that shares plant information with scientists, students and the public.
www.bama.ua.edu /~arboretum   (301 words)

  
 The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science and the humanities.
Thousands of rare and lovely woody plants, including some of Philadelphia's oldest, rarest, and largest trees, are set in a romantic, 92-acre, Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, flowers and special garden areas.
www.business-services.upenn.edu /arboretum   (72 words)

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