6 ways to explore OPPD’s Arboretum
If you are planning to spruce up your yard this spring, take a walk through OPPD’s 26-acre arboretum for some inspiration.
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Powerful Life
Honoring an Arboretum ‘ambassador’
OPPD Forestry personnel recently planted a Colorado blue spruce at the OPPD Arboretum in memory of Donnie Norwood, a longtime caretaker.
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OPPD’s Arboretum turns 20
The OPPD Arboretum was conceived as a better way to educate customers about trees. This month marks the arboretum's 20th anniversary.
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Tree crews sharpen their skills at OPPD Arboretum
Training exercises help tree crews practice and reinforce the safety protocols involved in trimming trees near power lines.
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Work keeps arboretum busy even in winter
The colder months are when some of the pruning and maintenance of plantings at the popular location take place.
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How Does That Work?
OPPD Arboretum puts tree trimmings to work
Caretakers of the facility use the trees' own trimmings to replenish the mulch used on its 26 acres.
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