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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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Posts Tagged ‘urban trees’

From the blog out on a limb by kjaros on Thursday, July 30th, 2009

by Edith Makra
Community Trees Advocate
The Morton Arboretum

The historic communities of Beverly, Morgan Park and Ridge are some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city. Charming architecture and pride of ownership …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Recently, Chicago officials confirmed that approximately 300 ash trees in Chicago are infested with Emerald ash borer. These trees are on State Street near 31st street.

On June 19, Arboretum staff members …