Chester M Alter Arboretum
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DU's Chester M Alter Arboretum Frames Beautiful Completion of Campus Vision
July 2013- Washington Park Profile
Since 1999, a revisioning of the entire campus green space, coupled with numerous ambitious building projects have often rendered passage difficult. But now is definitely time to reconsider your route, as the University of Denver Chester M Alter Arboretum is undertaking revitalizing changes, contributing to the environs in a truly thoughtful and lovely way: it is absolutely not to be missed. more>>
The Japanese Beetle in Denver
June 13, 2013
Over the past couple of years a new insect threat has emerged in the Denver area. The Japanese Beetle was discovered in the Cherry Hills area around 2005 and has slowly but steadily spread. In the last two years the population has exploded on the DU campus and surrounding community. more>>
Effect of winter storms on spring foliage
May 3, 2013
It's "springtime" on the high prairie, and many neighborhood trees are suffering instead of flourishing. Here in Denver, we don't have an orderly progression of seasons. Instead, we have summer days and winter days, either of which can occur during almost any time of the year. more >>
New tree placecards installed in the arboretum
April 30, 2013
Facilities will finish installing new metal signs in front of a dozen trees within the Chester M. Alter Arboretum over the next two weeks to enhance the two existing tree walks, according to Arboretum Curator Francesca Aguirre-Wong. more>>
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