Testament to the Old Bur Oak
Carol
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In 1984, I lived near the banks of the Little Calumet River in South Holland, Ill.
History
May 29, 2018
In 1984, I lived near the banks of the Little Calumet River in South Holland, Ill.
My husband and I moved into a new home in Grayslake in 1993. The subdivision was new, but it was built on the site of a former horse farm.
A mighty oak stood within Glacial Park in McHenry County for over 400 years.
As an arborist I often try to save little seedlings that will be lost for some reason or another.
Although I have a sad story about the end of a tree, it is also a story of how that tree continues to contribute to the Riverside community and has connected people who share a passion for our plan