Tree huggers: Bethalto Arboretum earns accredidation
Dylan Suttles, dsuttles@thetelegraph.com
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Bethalto Mayor Alan Winslow talks to a crowd gathered Friday, Arbor Day, to celebrate the accredidation of the Bethalto Arboretum. The group, including third graders from nearby Parkside Elementary School, listened to Winslow announce the Bethalto Arboretum has benn awarded a Level 1 Accredidation by ArbNet for achieving standards of professional practices. Show MoreShow Less
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A plaque has been posted near the arboretum’s entrance announcing the its new accredidation. Show MoreShow Less
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Standing behind a tub of young trees ready for planting, residents listen to Bethalto Mayor Alan Winslow talk about the Bethalto Arboretum’s new accredidation on Friday. After the announcement a time capsule was buried in the new Golden Garden area of the arboretum. Show MoreShow Less