Morris County Tree Symposium at Frelinghuysen Arboretum Nov. 10

Posted Monday, October 29th, 2018

Join a Fascinating Day Focusing On Trees

Join four tree experts and a fellowship of tree lovers for a multi-faceted look at trees at the 2018 Tree Symposium held at Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township on Saturday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Leading a day of exploring these critical members of the ecosystem will be professor Tom Ombrello of Basking Ridge oak fame, Willowwood’s Superintendent of Horticulture John Beirne, Neil Hendrickson, and author William Bryant Logan. Discover the roles trees have played throughout history and the long and intimate relationship between trees and people. Learn important information on pests and diseases threatening the landscape, fascinating facts about magnolias, why trees play such a critical role in the ecosystem, and so much more.

This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Admission is $40 per person, and preregistration by November 3 is required. Please bring a bag lunch. For more information, directions, and to register, visit arboretumfriends.org.

Frelinghuysen Arboretum is part of the Morris County Park Commission, which features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 19,653 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!