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Tag: arboretum

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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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Video: Explore the arboretum in a new way

In the heart of Omaha is a popular nature reserve created by OPPD for the community to enjoy.

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Event keeps count of bird species, habits over time

Any bird or nature enthusiast can join the Great Backyard Bird Count, which begins Feb. 14. OPPD’s arboretum is a great place to find them.

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Photo gallery: OPPD Arboretum alive with summer color

Take a virtual stroll through the arboretum and enjoy some of its trees, shrubs and flowers in their late summer glory.

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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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A hunk, a hunk of ‘burning’ leaves

OPPD Arboretum's fiery fall foliage includes the “Elvis Presley Sycamore.”

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