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Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Autumn 1985 (3.107023)
Date: 1985Creator: Stowell, Gladys, Kaskey, Marjorie
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Autumn 1985 Branches Newsletter features articles about: the decline of the Scotts and red pines plots and efforts by Plant Pathologist Dr. Tom Green and intern Sabine Huhndorf to discover the cause of pine wilt disease; and development of the Activity Arc to assist urban and suburban home gardeners with landscaping their properties. The Activity Arc includes the Ground Cover, Hedges, Dwarf Shrubs, Fragrant Plants, Roses and Woody Herbs gardens. Volunteer opportunities, educational opportunities and upcoming events are featured.
Extent: 4 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of the Morton Arboretum, Winter 1986 (3.107029)
Date: 1986Creator: Stowell, Gladys, Kaskey, Marjorie
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 1986 Branches Newsletter features articles about: berm building along the new north/south tollway to mitigate sound and air pollution, the Outpost hosting 5th grade classes from local Montessori schools for the resident program and the health and survival of plants at the Arboretum as they overwinter. Upcoming events, classes and a special training based on the new Volunteer Handbook are highlighted.
Extent: ;6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 1987 (3.107033)
Date: 1987Creator: Stowell, Gladys, Engle, Martha
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 1987 Branches Newsletter has articles on the following: the collection of climbing woody vines with a detailed discussion of the clematis collection; a description of the advent of cross country skiing along with the development of the trails and the Early Bird Ski Trail Patrol; a brief treaties on the goals of Joy Morton when he developed the Museum of Trees in the English naturalistic landscape style emphasizing open areas as much as planted area. New volunteers, volunteer opportunities and programs and classes are also discussed.
Extent: 6 pages