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Causes: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, Environment
Mission: Sustainable landscapes for healthy homes and communities through initiatives in education, community landscapes and the environment.
Programs: Community landscape program: administered the community enhancement program for the ne forest service. Conducted tree and landscape maintenance workshops for public landscape managers. Administered grants from the nebraska environmental trust, providing aid in the planting of large-growing shade trees and improving the diversity of tree species in communities. Provided assistance and design services for community landscape projects throughout nebraska.
outreach program: conducted educational events, lectureships, plant sales and other community outreach activities to educate the public about sustainable landscape practices and plant species.
horticulture program: encouraged the introduction and conservation of plant species through research and distribution of plant materials to the public. The great plants program is a cooperative effort with local nurseries to develop and promote plant species that are adapted to the great plains.
membership and affiliate site programs: provided publications,educational programs and special events to members. Provided affiliated arboreta sites with support and recognition.