By Janice Sharp
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
The hurricane force winds that hit the Pasadena/Arcadia area on the night of November 30 caused extensive damage to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. A preliminary assessment of damage indicates at least 326 trees are a total loss and over 700 require extensive restorative pruning.
The 127 acres of the Arboretum has long been a valuable “green space” in the midst of LA suburbia. It is a place where educational programs flourish along with the many Mediterranean gardens. In the wake of the damage to the Arboretum, an outpouring of community support has lead to the establishment of the Arboretum Tree Fund. This is the single largest tree planting campaign in the garden’s history. Please help with the acquisition of new trees and shrubs by making a GIFT ONLINE, or by MAIL to:
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Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation
301 North Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
To make a donation by phone, please call Brittany Fabeck in the Development Office at (626) 821-3237. Please include “Tree Fund” on your donation.
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