A Visitor's Guide to the University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum
Published on 30. April 2018
128 pages
978-1-943859-33-7 (ISBN)
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A Nevada State Arboretum, the University of Nevada, Reno campus is home to more than 3,000 trees representing more than 200 species and varieties. This attractive guidebook introduces readers to the university's beautiful campus and its botanical treasures. Richly illustrated with both contemporary color and archival photos, this book captures the charm of the campus in all four seasons and shows how the grounds of the university have evolved over the years. Featuring 19 distinct tours around campus, a comprehensive map, and family-friendly interactive ""tree hunts,"" this guide showcases the campus' ecological diversity and interesting tree species and will appeal to first-time visitors as well as longtime residents.
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Cheryll Glotfelty
A Visitor's Guide to the University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum
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04/2018
University of Nevada Press
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Arboretum in a Goblet
- 2. Sagebrush Hill
- 3. The Mackay Seedlings-Main Quad
- 4. Manzanita Lake and Bowl
- 5. Of Columns and Tree Trunks
- 6. Honor Court
- 7. Fleischmann Agriculture Quad
- 8. Engineering Quad
- 9. The Original Mackay Stadium and Hilliard Plaza
- 10. Pennington Center
- 11. In and Around the Raggio Building
- 12. The Automobile Era and North Campus
- 13. Lawlor Events Center, the Planetarium, and Benson Garden
- 14. Cherry Blossom Garden
- 15. Valley Road Research Garden and Grove
- 16. A State Arboretum for Nevada
- 17. Tree Campus USA
- 18. The Future
- 19. Commencement
- Appendix A-Tree Species and Cultivars at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Appendix B-State Champion Trees at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Appendix C-Memorial Trees at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
