Director John Durbrow and George Grimm recently reviewed progress on the George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Council Circle under construction at the Van der Brohe Arboretum.
The seating and Compass Rose floor pavement are being produced at Valders Stone from locally quarried stone. Construction is expected to be complete by mid-summer.
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Projects Completed in 2023
In addition to the activities facilitating the 2023 spring tree planting, the Arboretum has seen much activity this summer as various contractors have completed several keynote projects on the grounds. … Read More
Fall Update: Council Circle and Ivy Walls
Director John Durbrow and Arboretum friends John and Cher Burish recently shared photos of the progress on the George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Council Circle and Ivy Walls being installed by A. Chappa Construction at the Van der Brohe Arboretum. … Read More
A Chappa Construction to complete council circle installation
Project Update: In July 2023, A Chappa Construction, LLC joined the council circle project team, taking over the Council Circle installation. It is our hope that it will be completed in early September of 2023.… Read More
Ivy Walls’ Foundations Poured
The George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Ivy Walls’ foundations have been installed by Cornerstone Concrete of Manitowoc. Given the height of these free-standing monoliths, some of the more impressive construction will be buried in the foundation mats.… Read More
Foundation for Council Circle is poured
Roy Barnes of Hamann Construction finishes the foundation slab for the George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Council Circle, beating the onset of winter, 2022. … Read More
George Grimm Sponsors Council Circle and Ivy Wall
George Grimm, who sponsored the Maple Grove planting at VDBA, has generously also sponsored our council circle and the ivy walls. … Read More