DOWNTOWN LINCOLN’S URBAN ARBORETUM CONTINUES TO BRANCH OUT
In 100 degree weather, a walk in downtown Lincoln can still be made in the shade.
It’s not an accident: downtown is one of the largest regional urban arboretums
in the Midwest. The nearly 1,200 trees and 97 different species in the area are
carefully identified in order to gain certification as one.
The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is made up of more than 100 arboretum
sites in 55 different communities. There are six accredited arboretums in Lincoln
alone, and downtown has been one for around 10 years. It consists of 90 square
blocks of urban sidewalk planting beds.
NNLA MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
In March, NNLA members were asked to take a short survey to assist the board in identifying the needs of association
members. Nearly sixty members responded to the survey, and the results were reviewed by the board members during
a recent meeting. Responses will be utilized to identify current needs, possible solutions, training and education topics
and much more. Those who participated in the survey were entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. The winner
of the gift card was Scott Johns with Aesthetics, Inc. in Denton. The following is a brief summary of the survey results.
Nebraska Great Plains Summer Field Day
Register now for the 2018 Great Plains
Summer Field Day, taking place August 17 at
the Great Plains Nursery near Weston.
The event features keynote speaker Jonathan
Larson who will discuss plant pests, breakout
session topics include an herbicide damage
roundtable, nursery tours, plant health care,
plant ID walking tour, young tree pruning and
more. Demonstrations on the latest products and services will be provided by industry
representatives. There will also be time to network and visit with vendors.