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Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . From The Yosemite (1912) by John Muir From the Director’s Desk  To all of our members and friends who have made it possible for us to continue to preserve Reeves-Reed Arboretum - a place of beauty for everyone to enjoy… Thank you for contributing to our 2009 Annual Appeal, for being members, and for supporting our special events. Despite the current economy you have all been very generous. We reached both our annual appeal and membership goals; and our 2009 Holiday House Tour surpassed its financial expectations by 20%. The Board of Trustees and staff of Reeves-Reed Arboretum extend a special thank you to those donors, members, and corporations who contributed at a leadership level of $1,000 or more during the past year. Gayle Petty-Johnson Executive Director    to join to donate   Contact Us
Elephant Tree Nature Camp NEW sessions added for ages 10-12.  Registration begins on February 6. More information Registration Postponed! Due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday, member registration for the Elephant Tree Nature Camp has been postponed until Sunday, February 7 from 12 noon to 3PM.    Philadelphia Flower Show March 4.  Join us. More  information    Garden Gallery Visit our home to regional artists.  More Information    Winter Programs for children More information    Family Programs -- Maple Sugaring -- Family Birding    Nature-Themed  Birthday Parties Celebrate your child's birthday with a party at Reeves-Reed Arboretum.    We Love Our Volunteers Volunteers of all ages are the heart of the Arboretum’s success. Do you have some spare time you’re looking to fill?   Volunteer Brochure  More information    Host Your Next Event at RRA The gardens and grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and the Wisner House are available for rent for private and corporate parties, meetings, and wedding ceremonies and receptions. More information    RRA History, now in print The Clearing on the Hill by Betty McAndrews.  History of the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. More information 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.    A candid camera captures happenings  on the Arboretum grounds.  Click here   to see our photo album.     The Arboretum would like to thank PNC Bank, Summit branch, for choosing us as their charity of the month of December.		Employment Opportunity -- Part-Time Educator                    Volunteer Opportunity -- Garden Intern                    Read The Arborvitae, Reeves-Reed Arboretum's  Newsletter.   Current Issue                     Past Issues                      Cuttings from the Arboretum Winter Activities Walk your garden as a matter of routine during the winter. Keep an eye on perennials during freeze-thaw cycles. Gently press back any plants that have frost heaved.  Deer will begin to forage in your garden due to the snow cover and lack of food. Make sure the exclosures around your specimen plants are intact. Deer and rabbit repellents will remain active for a longer period in the cold weather.  To minimize the damage to your evergreen plants, use a broom to remove excess snow and ice from these plants. Begin to plan your vegetable garden and flower displays now. This is a great time to sit with seed catalogs and discover new varieties of vegetables and flowers for use next season. Draw up a plan for your seasonal displays. Give your Christmas tree a good reuse. Remove the branches with lopping shears and use them to protect plants such as Iris and other surface rooted plants from the cold. Take time to sharpen and clean all your garden tools. Coat all steel with a little oil to prevent rust. Wooden handles can use some linseed oil to keep them from drying out. Birds are having a hard time when the ground is snow covered. Keep bird feeders stocked and provide water when possible. Keep feeders out of planting areas, some bird seed (sunflowers) may sprout during next season.  Indoor plants don’t need as much water at this time of the year since light levels are lower. Let them dry out between watering.  Check tall trees for damage after windy periods. Broken limbs stand out better at this time of the year. Tree pruning is usually less expensive at this time of the year.                       -- Contact Us -- Directions to RRA -- Our Calendar of Events -- Links to other interesting sites -- Our Site Map