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Lathrop Leaves its Leaves

By George Kriebel, Lathrop North Until very recently in geological time, nature has always left the leaves, so life has evolved with that in mind.  Leaves contribute to soil health…

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Larval Landings to Collect Leaf Litter

At the April 4th, 2024 SSAFE General Committee Meeting, our guest speaker, Doug Tallamy, mentioned a way to protect pollinator habitat while maintaining a manicured appearance. The following idea was…

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Kendal at Crosslands Arboretum Report

The following report was presented at the December 12th SSAFE General Committee meeting by Ben James, Vice-Chair of SSAFE from Kendal at Crosslands. Kendal Crosslands Communities Arboretum Report for SSAFE…

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The Case for an Arboretum

1. Why would a senior living community want to have an arboretum? Several reasons. It’s another way to demonstrate concern for the trees on the property and interest in being…

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Last updated on 5/19/2025