Creative Destruction
A safe and effective burn took place on Saturday, November 7, 2020, bringing major activity at the Arboretum in preparation…
Arboretum Highlighted in Valders Journal Article
An article by Todd S. Bergmann, Valders Journal.
John Durbrow is using native grasses and trees to coax a former Two…
Entrance improvements
The new entrance to the grounds is located on 3800 Lincoln Ave. Francis Dier has graded the site and installed…
Guided walking tour on Oct. 3, 2020
Meet at the Van Der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary at 10:00am for a walking tour and presentation by VDBA…
Happy trails?
Above average spring precipitation has delayed trail installation at the Arboretum.… Read More
Meadow Plantings Scheduled for Spring 2021
Funding has been obtained for the installation of 44 acres of meadow. The grasslands will support ground nesting and feeding…
Birds Nesting at VDBA
Sandhill Cranes, Geese and songbirds are appearing on the VDBA grounds.… Read More
Progress in Invasive Species Control
Despite constant maintenance of the former fairways of the VDBA grounds, patches of rapidly invasive plants require eradication. Don Schweiger…
Project update: Trail installation
Trail construction at Van der Brohe Arboretum started this winter and is underway. It will completed this spring (on hold…
Bird Houses Installed
Dave Villeneuve, Housing Authority Director at Van der Brohe Aboretum, recently built and installed a pair of Wood Duck houses…
Public Presentation: Van Der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary: A Restorative Tapestry
The Maywood Ecology Center is currently closed to the public for the health and safety of the community. All programs,…