The Interesting Work of Starhill Forest Arboretum

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BUR OAK CANYON CONFERENCE AT McCOOK COLLEGE

Bur Oak Canyon Conference and Symposium participants, at McCook College during eptember, 2008. Reclining at left front is Guy Sternberg, after a fast run to be included in this wonderful photo of the conference visit to the Bur Oak Canyon.

Guy Sternberg, one of several presenters at the two-day Bur Oak Canyon Symposium, served on the staff of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for 32 years, receiving the Honor Award for Outstanding service. Guy also is a founding life member, past president, and journal editor for the International Oak Society, with members from more than 35 countries on six continents, and received their Lifetime Service Award in 2003.

Guy has been granted an honorary adjunct research appointment to the Illinois State Museum Botany Department and adjunct faculty positions in Biology at Illinois College and at the School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Guy is a charter life member and past chapter president of the Illinois Native Plant Society. He holds life memberships in the International Society of Arboriculture (from which he received a Special Recognition Award for his work with historic trees), the International Dendrology Society, and American Forests.

	The Oak Canyon Plaque Installed in 1934 by the S. W. Nebraska Historical Society to mark "OAK CANYON FOSSIL REDS, THE ONLY NATIVE OAK IN S. W. NEBRASKA"
	More About ReTree Nebraska — Oaks for the Plains: Natives, reflicts, and newcomers Organizer of the BUR OAK CANYON CONFERENCE AT McCOOK COLLEGE

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At the CEMETERY LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION WORKSHOP, on September 16-17, 2008,
Guy Stermberg demonstrated proper preservation of historic vegetation.

Vegetation management is essential to preserve the character of historic cemeteries
and for the protection of other historic features. Too often, proper maintenance of
historic vegetation is neglected. Infrequent and improper maintenance can irreversibly
damage historic vegetation, monuments, fencing, and other site furnishings.

Many local people participate in this two-day hands-on workshop in the historic American Cemetery,
to learn the basics of proper cemetery landscape maintenance.
Guy conducted a workshop class for the National Center for Preservation Technology,
and training for individuals participating in the Preservation Workshop at American Cemetery.
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The historic American Cemetery, located within Natchitoches, Louisiana's National Historic Landmark District,
is believed by many historians to be the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase.
The earliest marked grave dates to 1797. The lush, undulating landscape includes mature
shade and evergreen trees, ornamental trees and shrubs, and
a variety of ground covers, bulbs, and other herbaceous material.

PHOTOS COURTESY D. SMITH, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SPECIAL!! WATCH A SLIDESHOW COMPILED BY DEBBIE SMITH OF THE PRESERVATION WORKSHOP

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STARHILL FOREST ARBORETUM welcomes your scheduled visit

If you or your group have an interest in the work of Starhill Forest Arboretum in Petersburg, IL, and would like to learn about breeding, raising and studying trees, contact Guy Sternberg to discuss getting together. Guy schedules visits to Starhill Forest Arboretum for tours, discussions, lectures, etc., and to see his work. Guy also travels worldwide, to any English-speaking country, offering presentations tailored for any audience level.

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