NANNEN ARBORETUM UPDATE
By Cornell Co-operative Extension Master Gardener, Patricia Kerl

The Nannen Arboretum Committee has been busy this summer/fall working on projects to make your visits to the arboretum more enjoyable and informative.

A new sign, made and donated by Robert Truckenbrod, was erected at the far end of the arboretum adjacent to the new condos welcoming visitors from that side of town;
A new sign was purchased and placed adjacent to the pond requesting “Catch and Release” fishing only.

Repairs were made to the McCrae Memorial including a new sundial; An ash tree was removed from the Herb Garden area allowing more sunlight into the Herb Garden; Two new ash trees were donated by Frank Hoerner and planted by the arboretum committee in the open area between the two nature halls and Fillmore Street; New tree/shrub specimen signs are being purchased to replace damaged ones and to identify new acquisitions;

Many hours were spent related to the Herb Garden creating a database of the original beds and the current status of herbs, cleaning/repairing signage, weeding of the beds and the paths, and beginning the reconstruction of the beds; additional volunteer hours in this area are gratefully welcomed.
Garden Clubs and other groups are always welcome to request a Master Gardener led tour of the arboretum for $2 per person. The Portville Garden Club and the Brockport Garden Club took advantage of this opportunity this summer totaling 26 visitors. To schedule a group tour, contact Marilyn Gold at mjg36@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377 ext. 106 or 800-897-9189, ext. 106.
Nannen Arboretum, part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension center, is located at 28 Parkside Drive across from the Ellicottville Fire Department. The site is open to the public 365 days a year from dawn to dusk. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. The main entrance is located at the far end of the Extension center parking lot.

Visit the Nannen Arboretum online at www.nannenarboretum.org where you’ll find directions to the site, a virtual tour link, program announcements and more. Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cattaraugus County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County office if you have any special needs.