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Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Autumn 1988 (3.107034)
Date: 1988Creator: Halperin, Marilyn J.
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Autumn 1988 Branches Newsletter has articles on the following: the drought of 1988 and the Arboretum's efforts of keep up with the watering of newly planted trees and plants; Volunteer Appreciation Night; and the Hatch Meadow Project to plant and monitor test plots of Summit green ash trees in hostile clay soil emulating urban tree growing conditions such as concrete and other pavement. Volunteer opportunities, classes and new volunteers are featured.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of the Morton Arboretum, Spring 1988 (3.107035)
Date: 1988Creator: Stowell, Gladys, Engle, Martha
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 1988 Branches Newsletter contains the following articles: a history of the rare book collection housed on shelves below the library and started by Joy Morton with contributions by Charles Sprague Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston and later Suzette Davidson; the crab apple collection of 50 species and the Du Page Environmental Awareness Center under the direction of Bill Borden founded to address the rapid growth of Du Page county and address issue such as waste disposal, air and water quality, land use and energy conservation. Volunteer opportunities, classes, trainings, and new volunteers.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Summer 1988 (3.107036)
Date: 1988Creator: Engle, Martha
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Summer 1988 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: the origins and history of the Hedge Garden; the Eagle Scouts and others who erected the first bluebird houses at The Morton Arboretum; and the May T. Watts Reading Garden history, design and construction. Volunteer opportunities, classes and events are featured along with a list of new volunteers.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: Newsletter of the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 1988 (3.107037)
Date: 1988Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 1988 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: plant identification at The Morton Arboretum including volunteer former welder Joe Jendrzejczyk, who forged the Shepard's hook stakes and taught the technique to Chad Avery, Plant Label Specialist; the running of the switchboard at the Visitor Center Desk by Sharon Lewis and Nancy Tullsen as well as many part-time employees and volunteers; the International Seed Exchange Program started by Ray Schulenberg and continued by Dr. Ware. Volunteer opportunities, classes and events and lists of new and continuing volunteers are included.
Extent: 6 pages
Events, News, & Classes: Autumn 1988 (3.113791)
Date: 1988Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Autumn 1988 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as the Chamber Concert Series and an examination of the work of Francois-Andre Michaux. Clarence Godshalk, Director Emeritus of The Morton Arboretum, passed away on April 20, 1988. Daniel Peterkin, Jr., Trustee of The Morton Arboretum and retired Chairman and President of Morton-Norwich Products Inc. died on May 11, 1988. The Library marked its 25th anniversary. Grants were received from the Nalco Foundation, Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Foundation, A. Montgomery Ward Foundation, and The Institute of Museum Services (IMS).
Events, News, & Classes: Spring 1988 (3.113792)
Date: 1988Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Spring 1988 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as the lecture "Cry Havoc! Weeds! (Part 1) and the field seminar "Spring Nature Photography in the Southern Appalachians." The judging for the 1987 Illinois Landscape Architecture Award was held at the Arboretum. The DuPage Environmental Awareness Center (DEAC) was opened to raise environmental awareness in the DuPage County region. Dr. David E. Davis, a noted mammalogist retired after a distinguished career, made a gift to the Arboretum for an endowed research chair, the Emily Rodgers Davis Chair, to accomplish research in plant-animal inter-relationships within the Arboretum and other areas of geographic interest to us.
Events, News, & Classes: Summer 1988 (3.113793)
Date: 1988Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Autumn 1988 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as the program "Cry Havoc! Weeds! (Part 2)" and a field trip to Milwaukee's Botanical Gardens. The construction of Crabapple Lake was announced. Margo Brumis and Beth Robinson joined the Arboretum staff. Ray Schulenberg and Robert Betz received United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) awards.
Events, News, & Classes: Winter 1988 (3.113794)
Date: 1988Type: Serial
Description:A digitized version of the Autumn 1988 Events, News, & Classes Newsletter. This issue features events such as the lecture "Plant Diseases and Human History" and Valentine projects with pressed flowers. The decision was made to discontinue the Arboretum's maple syrup-making program due to competition from other area events. A portion of the collection was impacted by flooding. Peter Van Der Linden and Gary Irving joined the staff. A grant was received from The Cooperative College Botany Program, and Charles A. Lewis received a special award in recognition of his "outstanding contributions to the founding of the New York City Housing Authority's Garden Competition," and for continuing service to the Authority's ongoing Garden program.
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 23 No. 04 (3.34526)
Date: December 21 1987 – March 20 1988Type: Serial
Extent: 16 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 24 No. 01-02 (3.34527)
Date: March 21 – September 20 1988Type: Serial
Extent: 32 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 24 No. 03 (3.34528)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1988Type: Serial
Extent: 16 pages
The Morton Arboretum Quarterly V. 24 No. 04 (3.34529)
Date: December 21 1988 – March 20 1989Type: Serial
Extent: 16 pages
Siftings from The Clearing, February 1988 (3.67286)
Date: February 1988Type: Serial
Description:This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Extent: 6 pages
Siftings from The Clearing, July 1988 (3.67287)
Date: July 1988Type: Serial
Description:This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Extent: 8 pages