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NAA/NNLA Field Day 2009
         
      On July 24th, Maxwell Arboretum served as the host site for the annual NAA/NNLA Field Day. Speakers, demonstrations, exhibitors, and networking all contributed to making the day a great success and gave the arboretum exposure to the arborists and landscapers of the state.
  
     

 

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Nebraska Arborist Association President
Bruce Hoffman
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Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association President
Kim Todd

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 IANR Vice Chancellor
John Owens

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Nebraska First Lady and Honorary ReTree Chair
Sally Ganem

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Jeff Culbertson
UNL Landscape Services Department
East Campus Manager
gives a tour of Maxwell Arboretum

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Kay Kromm
Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture
State Survey Coordinator
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evidence of Emerald Ash Borer

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     Jerel Converse and Mike Litke of Terry Hughes Tree Service demonstrate aerial rescue techniques in one of the old arboretum oaks.
Jerel is a Nebraska Certified arborist and a member of the ISA.  He is the only Certified treecare safety Professional (CtsP) in the state of Nebraska
    
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