The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO is currently in the process of establishing an arboretum on the Warrensburg campus. Funds have been secured to establish a marked tree and shrub trail. Over 100 different species of trees and woody shrubs have been identified on the campus which will be marked with signs identifying both the common and latin names. A brochure is also being developed to give additional interesting information about each woody plant. The purpose of the arboretum is to enhance the beauty of the campus, to provide educational and research opportunities for both students and faculty, and to educate the public regarding woody plants suitable for Missouri landscapes. Work on the initial tree trail is expected to be completed this summer.
The HortClubPlantSale Picture is from the Plant Sale which the UCM Horticulture Club Sponsored this Spring. The funds raised from this plant sale are used for educational and social trips and service learning projects. The service project the Horticulture Club has chosen this year is to install landscape plants at the first Habitat Humanity House built by the Johnson County Habitat for Humanity.
The second picture is of Students from the Residential Landscape Design Class at UCM. Students not only learn how to design landscapes but they also install what they design which helps them learn what works in a landscape and what doesn't work.
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