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CV Arboretum. Molly Lanning Zoe Liebeskind CATHERINE HAMBY Lauren parker ARIANA WHITTY. Overview. District wide initiative Crescent Valley is the first school to build an arboretum Other schools have began the initial stages of planning and planting. Goals.
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CV Arboretum Molly Lanning Zoe Liebeskind CATHERINE HAMBY Lauren parker ARIANA WHITTY
Overview • District wide initiative • Crescent Valley is the first school to build an arboretum • Other schools have began the initial stages of planning and planting
Goals • Decrease erosion by Jackson Creek • Natural filter for toxins • Native species/biodiversity • Outdoor classrooms • Aesthetically pleasing
2010 • Coordination and organization • Location and size of arboretum • Specie types • Soil preparation
Procedure • CVHS science classes helped community volunteers plant the arboretum in November 2010 • Met with David Eckert, proprietor of Willamette Watershed Productions and Virginia Village Productions in the spring of 2011 • Gathered data and created map of plants in the arboretum (number and plot each tree and shrub) • Created interactive and informational website that can be continuously updated.
Procedure 6. Decided on location for benches and signs. The CV woodworking class made four large benches for the arboretum.
Trees of the CV Arboretum ABOVE: The Red Osier Dogwood is native throughout the Northwest. It grows most commonly in damp areas such as wetlands, and is known for its year-round beauty. Our arboretum hosts eleven Red Osier Dogwoods. RIGHT: The White Alder is a common riparian tree and can grow to be anywhere between thirty and one hundred feet tall. White Alders are most commonly found in lower mountains and shaded areas.
Trees of the CV Arboretum BELOW: The Mock Orange tree grows small, white and fragrant flowers. They often grow to a height of ten to twelve feet tall. LEFT: The Oregon Ash tree appears in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. It grows from 60 to 80 feet. These trees flourish in mild, humid climate.
Trees of the CV Arboretum LEFT: The Ocean Spray, also known as the Holodiscus discolor, is a fast-growing deciduous shrub which can grow as tall as five meters high. ABOVE: The Red Alder is the largest species of Alder tree in North America, and one of the tallest species in the world.
What’s next • Install benches • As trees and shrubs grow, take new measurements and update website • Install permanent informational signs • Maintain arboretum (weed, water, maintenance of area)