Saturday, February 6, 2010
Bartlett Arboretum - Autumn into Winter
Click to view images of the arboretum
A visual oasis in the heart of Kansas farm country, the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine was established in 1910, fell into disorder over the decades, and is now undergoing restoration under the stewardship of Robin Macy.
Robin, a former and founding member of the Dixie Chicks, a high school mathematics teacher, and a champion of trees, is spending much of her time restoring the arboretum as a visually stunning educational resource for Kansas.
The arboretum restoration project can accept tax-exempt donations and is always interested in volunteers who like to garden. The web address is http://www.bartlettarboretum.com.
Bartlett Aboretum images obtained mostly during recent Autumn and Winter outings are posted on my web site. My site is not affiliated with the arboretum, but I strongly believe in the value of the project.
The image at the top of this post is a large maple tree growing at the Bartlett Arboretum.
Labels: Bartlett Arboretum trees Kansas Belle Plaine
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