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Restoring the Woods!

It’s been a busy winter and spring in the Woodland at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! The Horticulture Department -along with dedicated RRA volunteer groups- implemented major trail renovations, seeded 1/4 acre with native woodland ground-cover species, and planted over 25 native tree saplings.

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Why You Should Volunteer More!

At Reeves-Reed Arboretum, volunteers are essential to our mission and they are one of the greatest strengths of our organization.  Volunteers provide necessary support in the gardens and make special events and festivals possible.  Our diverse volunteer pool includes students, retirees, avid gardeners, schools, teachers, nature lovers, and corporate groups.  Some volunteer for a few hours, and some volunteer on a regular basis. 

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Imaginature: Children's Book Art

As a child, I spent a lot of time curled up with a book, typically one with captivating illustrations that would pull me into the fictional or symbolic world of the story. I preferred books in which the main characters were plants and animals, and I took that new information and inspiration outside to experience and observe nature firsthand. This exploration of nature through literature has stayed with me throughout my life. What started with Eric Carle’s picture books “The Very Hungry Ca...

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