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What is an Arboretum, Really? Trees

What is an Arboretum, Really?

Maybe you’ve heard the word “arboretum” thrown around and wondered how they differ from a stand of trees in the forest. What makes an arboretum special is the connection between people, trees, and education. An arboretum can be defined as a “living museum of trees and woody plants, grown and…
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August 7, 2026
When Giants Fall TreesWildLands

When Giants Fall

When walking in the woods near my dad’s childhood home, my mind often wanders. This time of year, the leafless trees give way to a spiraling beauty that had, for months, been hidden in the tree tops. However, a particular site has been calling me and my imagination back since…
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February 3, 2026
Leaf It Be! LearnTrees

Leaf It Be!

Fall brings cooler temperatures and brilliant autumn color. And for many, the arrival of autumn also means yard work...time to rake the leaves, dead head the flowers, prune back our bushes, and tidy up our gardens going into winter. But, do we really need to spend days trimming, raking, blowing,…
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October 1, 2025