In a new development for Agnes Scott’s urban forestry program, an official Archive for the Agnes Scott Arboretum is now in use. The Arboretum Archive is a digital system for capturing, managing, and organizing any communications and documentation related to … Continue reading
Agnes Scott College has been selected to host The Georgia Urban Forest Council’s 2015 College Canopy Conference. The date for the event is September 22, 2015. This conference is for college and university “treekeepers” – those concerned with maintaining a healthy … Continue reading
On May 21, 2015, the Arboretum co-sponsored with the Tree Campus USA Tree Advisory Committee and the Office of Sustainability a wonderful project during the annual Community Day festivities at the College. Eight members of the faculty and staff worked under the direction of … Continue reading
Agnes Scott College’s urban forest has been recognized as a very important asset to the college. It supports both the college’s core mission and sustainability goals, as well as contributing to its widely recognized aesthetic appeal. In order to ensure … Continue reading
The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL) has accredited the Agnes Scott Arboretum as a Level I arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta. The Morton Register of Arboreta and its system of accreditation are a service of the Morton Arboretum to … Continue reading
The Agnes Scott Arboretum co-sponsored with Trees Atlanta and Friends of Oakhurst Green Space the use of sheep from Eweniversally Green to remove invasive plants in the wooded tract south of the campus. Brian Cash of Eweniversally Green, Brian Williams … Continue reading
The Agnes Scott Arboretum Arboretum was selected for inclusion in the Atlanta Science Festival, March 22-29, 2014. On Sunday, March 23, 2:00-4:00, three celebrity guides led a tour of the arboretum for ASF participants: arborist Jamie Blackburn of Arborguard, Inc.; … Continue reading
The Agnes Scott Arboretum was the focus of a public lecture by Jim Abbot, who chairs the Agnes Scott Tree Advisory Committee, on Friday, October 8. The title was “The Inspiration for the Agnes Scott Arboretum“ Click on the title to … Continue reading
To celebrate Georgia’s Arbor Day, Agnes Scott College announced its acceptance into the Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA program. Pictured, left to right: John Hegman, Vice President for Business and Finance; Elizabeth Kiss, President; Jim Abbot, Chair, Tree Advisory … Continue reading
On December 19th, at the President’s Annual Holiday Lunch, both Jim Abbot and Tammy Roundy, key players in the inspiration, design, and support of the Agnes Scott Arboretum, were awarded Green Champion Awards. Dr. Jim Abbot, visiting assistant professor of … Continue reading