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Someone You Should Know-Andrew Hipp
From the blog tree huggers by kjaros on Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Let us introduce you to Andrew Hipp, PhD, Plant Systematist and Herbarium Curator at The Morton Arboretum. You will also be interested to read Andrew's blog about plant diversity and evolution.
The following …
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Speak Up for the Trees
From the blog out on a limb by kjaros on Thursday, August 28th, 2008

by columnist Edith Makra
Community Tree Advocate
Community Tree Program
The Morton Arboretum
Sure, you can grumble when community leaders don’t seem to care for the trees as you do.

“They are going to what!? Cut …
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Someone You Should Know-Edith Makra
From the blog tree huggers by kjaros on Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Let us introduce you to Edith Makra, Arboretum Community Tree Advocate, and dedicated tree hugger.

Since joining the staff of The Morton Arboretum five years ago, Makra has been an ally and …
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