Scott in the News
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
We held our annual Crum Creek Cleanup event on Thursday, May 5th. It was a gorgeous and very productive day. We had 41 participants cover the Crum Woods from the north end of the woods to the south end. Volunteers picked up trash from the woods and creek, cleared out water bars, pruned branches and pulled invasives. Thanks to everyone who came out for a rewarding morning of work.
Here are the totals for trash we took out.
3 tires
2 fibergalss poles
45 bags of trash
1 metal strap
1 large concrete blob
Picnic table parts
Various wood
1 Wooden bear
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011
The Scott Arboretum has published a brochure detailing the concept, practices and research behind the Organic Lawn Initiative. You can view it online at http://www.scottarboretum.org/publications/OrganicLawnBrochure2-11.pdf or pick up a copy from the brochure box at the organic lawn, installed just below the stairs of Magill Walk.
Four Swarthmore College biology majors are studying the biological diversity in our soil and the effects of our organic and conventional landscape maintenance practices on soil organisms. Such knowledge will improve our ability to maximize soil fertility and plant health by harnessing natural ecological processes. Organisms including fungi, bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, and earthworms are the…
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
If you are still searching for a New Years Resolution, how about garden journaling? “To effectively journal is to learn the art of observation,” said Elizabeth Haegele, a horticulturalist who teaches nature journaling at the Scott Arboretum. Learn about some of the forms of nature journaling because “You can find nature wherever you are.”
Haegele also leads Nature’s Narratives, a book discussion group at the Scott Arboretum, once a month on Monday evenings. Participate in the next discussion on Monday, January 10 from 5 to 6 pm.
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