[Lapg] Fw: Arboretum Storm Recovery

[Joan Stevens]

Sad thing to lose so many trees.  They could use some help. 
Joan

 "There is one, and only one, solution, and we have almost no time to try it. We 
must turn all our resources to repairing the natural world,and train all our 
young people to help. They want to.
We need to give them this last chance to create forests, soils, clean waters, 
clean energies, secure communities,stable regions, and to know how to do it from 
hands-on experience"
"...the greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even 
if on a small scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do this, there is 
enough for everyone.
Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the 
very system they attack, and who produce words and bullets, not food and 
shelter."


- Bill Mollison



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From: LA County Arboretum <lacountyarboretum at gmail.com>
To: "mamabotanica at sbcglobal.net" <mamabotanica at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sun, December 11, 2011 3:32:10 PM
Subject: Arboretum Storm Recovery

 
 
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Dear Members and Friends, 

In the aftermath of the December 1st windstorm, we express our deep thanks for 
the tremendous outpouring of support and concern we have received from our 
members and friends. Many of you have inquired about the extent of damage and 
our progress in reopening the Arboretum.  I send along this update as well as 
important opportunities to assist the Arboretum in its recovery efforts.


   Sadly, our site was among those hardest hit by the worst windstorm in 
decades: 326 trees were lost and more than 700 specimens are in need of 
restorative pruning.  To make sure the garden is safe for visitors, the 
Arboretum is presently closed.  Today, over 150 workers from multiple public 
agencies, as well as dedicated Arboretum staff and volunteers, help clear 
debris.  Though a rough estimate, we hope to reopen on December 31st.  The Gift 
Shop, Arboretum Library and Peacock Cafe remain open during their normal hours. 
Classes held indoors (not on the grounds) are proceeding as scheduled, but 
please call the Education Office at 626.821.4623 to confirm. 


At this time of tremendous loss, we look to the future and will soon begin 
planting the next generation of Arboretum trees and other plants. Indeed, the 
single largest planting campaign in our history is needed to restore the garden. 
It will be a careful, well-planned effort to ensure a magnificent Arboretum for 
years to come. We invite the entire community to participate by making a gift to 
the Arboretum Tree Fund. 


I thank you for being part of this great Arboretum community. 

Richard Schulhof, CEO
 

Gift Membership: An Arboretum membership with a full year of garden benefits 
makes a perfect gift for family, garden lovers and friends. Your gift is even 
more meaningful because it helps to support the Arboretum and its programs. When 
you purchase a gift membership, we have a special gift for you:  A color 
lithograph of the Queen Anne Cottage.

Garden & Gift Shop: Every time you purchase a plant or gift from the shop, 
you’re supporting the Arboretum and its educational programs.

Memorials and Tributes: You can celebrate the life of a friend or family member 
in the garden with a memorial or tribute tree, bench or donation to the 
Arboretum. 



  
   

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301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
    




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