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Mariton: American Chestnuts 2015
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager American Chestnuts (Castanea dentata) got another boost at Mariton last week. Volunteers Mike and Kieu Manes are dedicated chestnut enthusiasts…
Mariton: Rolling Climax
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus and Ed Norman Photo by Ed Norman On Tuesday, Susan asked about peak fall color timing. …
Mariton: Fall Colors
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. Photos by Carole Mebus. I lead a tree walk on Sunday afternoon. The colors were outstanding, but I kept diverting…
Mariton: Tree Walk On Sunday
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager. (Photo by Carole Mebus) I look forward to the Tree Walk on Sunday. The fall colors won’t be peak, but…
Mariton: Alternate-leaved Dogwood
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Right now the Alternate-leaved Dogwoods (Cornus alternifolia) are blooming at Mariton. There is an easy to find tree on the…
Mariton: Oak Galls
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Galls are something that have intrigued me since I was a little boy. In the wild fields of my boyhood…
Mariton: Chestnut Update
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager You may recall that Mike and Kieu Manes planted several American Chestnut seeds one month ago. I found several Chestnut…
Mariton: Planting American Chestnuts
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager Yesterday, Mike and Kieu Manes planted American Chestnuts at Mariton. The Manes’ are active volunteers in The American Chestnut Foundation…
Mariton: Witch Hazel Blooming
by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager The Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is blooming in Mariton’s woods right now. Witch Hazel is a shrub or small tree. …