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EMERSON SCHOOL’S ELMS
I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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HEALING MY SILVER MAPLE
We have a 45 year old Silver Maple in our backyard. At some point in it's early days, someone probably…
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SAVING A TREE
I had an older Silver Maple in my backyard. I know they aren't the best trees but it provided much…
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From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

We depend on trees for life, and they depend on us for care and protection. If you love trees, The Morton Arboretum’s Community Trees Program can help you take a stewardship …

From the blog Archives by kjaros on Friday, July 24th, 2009

Dear fellow tree advocates,
Perhaps you've heard of Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's (CMAP) major regional planning initiative, GoTo 2040.

This plan does the deep thinking for civic leaders who make decisions about …

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 …