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‘Walk’ Among the Trees with CSUN-al Gardening

Trees dominate the urban landscape. They last a long time and have a direct impact on your environment. Choosing the right one for your yard and neighborhood can seem like a daunting task.

Cal State Northridge’s CSUN-al Gardening Series’ summer class will provide homeowners with tips on how to select the right tree for their needs. The “CSUN Tree Walk” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the university.

“Choosing the right tree for the home landscape can give decades of enjoyment, while avoiding the maintenance nightmare of choosing the wrong tree for the wrong location,” said Brenda Kanno, manager of CSUN’s Botanic Garden.

Environmental horticulturalist Don Hodel will lead a walking tour of notable trees on the Cal State Northridge campus and discuss their suitability for residential landscaping.

The two-hour class will meet first for a brief overview of tree characteristics, and then depart for a visit to the significant tree specimens on the campus. The meeting location and parking information will be provided upon registration.

Except in the event of extreme weather, the tree walk will occur rain or shine. Participants are advised to dress appropriately, including comfortable shoes and a brimmed hat, and to bring drinking water.

Confirmed registration is required for this free class. E-mail botanicgarden@csun.edu to request a space in the class. Driving and parking instructions, as well as class location, will be sent with confirmation of registration.

For more information about the CSUN-al Gardening Series, e-mail the Botanic Garden at the address above.

The Cal State Northridge Botanic Garden is operated by the university’s Department of Biology and serves as a field site for botany, entomology, photography, painting and other classes. In addition to the natural landscapes of the Botanic Garden, there are greenhouses where noteworthy botanical specimens are grown.

For more information about the Botanic Garden, visit its Web site at http://www.csun.edu/biology/botanic.htm.