OAKtober Celebrations

10/03/2021

Happy OAKtober 3rd!🌳🎉
America's National Tree is the mighty Oak. As part of the celebration we will be sharing 31 OAKtober Facts, one for each day of the month.

#3. Oak trees appeared on our planet 65 million years ago. Unlike many other trees, oak trees have not gone extinct during this very long stretch of time. This is mainly because their seeds are cased in the hard shells. Plus, acorns and leaves are coated with tannic acid which prevents fungi and insects that could possibly harm them.

10/02/2021

Happy OAKtober 2nd!🌳🎉

2) Thirty native species of oaks grow in North Carolina. This is one third of the total oak species in the United States. North Carolina offers a broad range of growing conditions suitable for oaks, (from the coastal plain to the piedmont and mountains), along with a moderate climate and abundant rainfall.

10/01/2021

Let’s Celebrate OAKtober!🌳🎉

America's National Tree is the mighty Oak. As part of the celebration we will be sharing 31 OAKtober Oak Facts, one for each day of the month.

1) There are over 90 different species of Oaks that grow in the United States.
Oaks are known for their ability to grow in a wide range of environments from humid sandy beaches to chilly forests and rocky mountain tops.

Many thanks to Ed Macie for collecting these facts!

12/01/2020

What is the Ravenscroft Reserve? The property is owned by a development firm, who plan to construct a residential building on the lot. They appear to be sensitive to the need to protect the remaining...

10/17/2020

OAKtober ain’t just for Oaks!

10/14/2020

Marsha of Yodelbud talks Safety and Invasive Plant Management🌳

09/30/2020

Thank you, AVLtoday!

What is the Ravenscroft Reserve? The property is owned by a development firm, who plan to construct a residential building on the lot. They appear to be sensitive to the need to protect the remaining...