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THE YEAR OF THE TREE – 2010 Reeves-Reed Arboretum But those trees? Those trees! Those Truffula Trees! All my life I’d been searching for trees such as these. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss  With a new emphasis on environmental stewardship Reeves-Reed Arboretum has designated 2010 as the Year of the Tree. This seemed a natural choice and a way to bring all our programs…environmental, horticultural, cultural, and historical together with a clear focus. In describing Reeves-Reed Arboretum to the Summit Common Council, Board President Vickie Guagliardo said “this was Summit’s first green organization.” Our new strategic directions challenge the Arboretum with developing the next generation of our planets stewards by using our historic site to teach practical ways of protecting the environment. Celebrating the Year of the Tree is a wonderful way to connect the Arboretum’s future with our past.  Throughout the 2010 Reeves-Reed Arboretum we will launch new programs while we maintain and preserve our historical landscaped gardens. We will preserve and protect our landmark trees, AND plant saplings. Just as we show the interconnected aspects of our natural environment, we will weave together the best of our past with a new vision for the future in all of our programs.  We will still offer the best in gardening and horticultural classes but with the added benefit of helping you select plants and fertilizers that will make your gardens shine and our environment healthier. There will be exhibitions of botanical painting and photography alongside contemporary environmental art. A new podcast will let the trees talk to children teaching history, geology, and environmental science.  “Catch!” calls the once-ler. He lets something fall. “It’s a Truffula Seed. It’s the last one of all…Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with care. Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air. Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack. Then the Lorax and all of his friends may come back.” If you haven’t visited the Arboretum recently, it’s time to come back, to celebrate the Year of the Tree, and maybe even plant a few seeds for a healthier planet.  Gayle Petty-Johnson, Executive Director
Nature Photography Workshop March 20  More information    Elephant Tree Nature Camp NEW sessions added for ages 10-12.  CAMP REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW More information    Garden Gallery Visit our home to regional artists.  More Information    Spring Programs for Adults More information    Spring Programs for Children More information NEW>> Discovery               Saturdays    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.		Volunteer Opportunity -- Garden Intern                    Read The Arborvitae, Reeves-Reed Arboretum's  Newsletter.   Current Issue                     Past Issues                      Cuttings from the Arboretum March Cuttings Sow seeds for summer annuals, perennials and vegetables. (It’s not too late to order your seeds.) Gently brush off snow from shrubs and trees, but be sure that doing so doesn’t cause more damage than you’re preventing! In snow-free areas, cut old leaves off Hellebores to better show off their late-winter blooms. Rake out perennial borders and other places small late winter bulbs may start to sprout, such as Snowdrops, Crocus, and Glory-of-the-Snow. Prune out damaged branches and save those from spring-flowering trees and shrubs such as Dogwood, Forsythia, Honeysuckle, and Magnolia to force indoors. Anything in the Rose Family is a good choice for forcing, including Peaches, Crabapples, and other fruit trees. If the ground isn’t frozen, get a head start on those stubborn perennial weeds! They’ve been green and soaking up the sun and growing deep roots while the rest of the more sedate perennials have been snoozing. If you left your perennials untouched for wildlife forage or winter interest, cut them down now and give the rest of your perennials a tidying up. Prune summer-flowering shrubs such as Spiraea, Butterfly Bush, Rose-of-Sharon. Once the buds on your roses begin to swell, it’s time to prune and apply an organic fertilizer to get them started.                       -- Contact Us -- Directions to RRA -- Our Calendar of Events -- Links to other interesting sites -- Our Site Map