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Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
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Our History
The Arboretum was established in January, 1984 as the University of Nebraska
Panhandle Arboretum. The Arboretum was dedicated and formally recognized
as an affiliate site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum in August of 1985.
In 1987 the Arboretum was awarded a generous endowment by the estate of
D.A. Murphy. Murphy was president of the L.B. Murphy Company Department
Stores. He was a third generation retailer and managed several stores
in Nebraska and Wyoming. D.A. Murphy was a graduate of the University
of Nebraska and was a powerful force in the Panhandle for many years.
Business demands upon his time were endless however he still managed to
take the time to develop a great appreciation of nature. His gift
to the Arboretum assures in perpetuity, his positive impact on nature in
the Scottsbluff/Gering area. On April 4, 1997 the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
renewed the affiliation of the University of Nebraska D.A. Murphy Panhandle
Arboretum as a Master Arboretum.
Our Future
The D.A. Murphy Panhandle Arboretum is designed to allow for future development
of named collections. Sites are identified, plans are drawn and tree
and shrub species are selected. Donors, however, are still needed
to support the cost of plant material for these collections. |