Riverview Ponds Excavation
The Riverview Ponds which were empty due to leaking have been excavated and are being refilled in time for the geese and ducks and other wildlife to use them as they have in previous years.
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The Riverview Ponds which were empty due to leaking have been excavated and are being refilled in time for the geese and ducks and other wildlife to use them as they have in previous years.
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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
In November, members of the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation board, President Phyllis Schippers and Bernie Zimmer, visited the Arboretum’s almost complete Propagation Center. … Read More
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
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
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
Spring 2023 sees much progress on the Propagation Center and new Propagation Field with help from local businesses, individuals, and organizations.
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John Durbrow and George Grimm recently reviewed progress on the George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Council Circle at the Arboretum.… Read More
Come cross country skiing at VDBA! Updated March 14, 2023. The trails have been re-groomed and there’s fresh snow blanketing the Arboretum. Come experience some winter fun! We are happy to report that the cross country trails at the Arboretum are freshly groomed and open for all to enjoy! Parking available on Lincoln Avenue. Open … Read More
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