Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Tram Tour
An narrated historical tour of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum highlighting the research and development of new plant and tree species with the Arboretum's partner, the University of Minnesota. Also featured were the different habitats found in Minnesota and restoration efforts for habitats/species native to Minnesota.
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Participants will learn about the 1) history of the Arboretum especially as it relates to the development of new plant species that survive and thrive in Minnesota's climate, 2) the various Minnesota habitats and efforts to preserve and restore them.
Participants learned about 1) the history and growth of the Arboretum from its early origins to the size and extent it is today, 2) the vast number of variety of plants and trees that were created in the U of M research labs at the Arboretum that are suited to Minnesota habitat, 3) habitat restoration and conservation efforts in the state.