At Landis Arboretum: Fame, Acclaim May Await Underwriters of 2009 Calendar of Events

SCHOHARIE REGION (12/09/2008)(readMedia)--

The coming year offers an unprecedented opportunity for individuals and businesses to associate themselves with the scores of nature-focused courses and events hosted annually at Landis, the Capital Region's Arboretum.

A Lot for a Little

For as little as $250 per event, says Education Committee Chair Anne Donnelly, we will include individuals, their businesses, or family and friends as an official sponsor for an event, class, walk, or talk. "What an unusual gift, business promotion, or salute to a friend or loved one," says Ms. Donnelly.

According to Arboretum Executive Director Thom O'Connor, the Arboretum prints and distributes close to 5,000 copies of the Calendar throughout the year. In addition to mailings to members, visitors, and education-based organizations, the Calendar is distributed to all news outlets in the region and at all events in which the Arboretum participates.

As the Capital Region's Arboretum, Landis serves all residents in the extended Capital Region, which includes (Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Ulster). Many regular visitors to Landis hail from Western Massachusetts, the Berkshires, Westchester, and western New York State.

Example from 2008 Arboretum Calendar, of Events!

Old Growth Forest Tour at the Landis Arboretum Marks Earth Day 2008

Fred Breglia is Director of Horticulture and Operations for the Landis Arboretum, a 548-acre public garden in nearby Esperance, NY. He also is co-founder and president of the New York Old Growth Forrest Association, active with the New York State Big Tree Register in which he serves on both the New York State Big Tree Advisory Committee as well as the Capital District RELEAF Committee. He has nominated more than 15 state champion trees for New York State and several national champion trees registered with American Forest in Washington DC. Join Mr Breglia for an insightful walking tour of the Arboretum's ancient forests in a proactive and invigorating Earth Day celebration. This event is made possible through the underwriting support of YOUR NAME/YOUR BUSINESS, City, State, Phone, Website INSERTED HERE.

"I hope that many environmentally focused residents will join the ranks of other extended Capital area residents who value the importance of outdoor education and the quality of life that is a hallmark of our region," adds Ms. Donnelly. "Our Education Committee sees this effort as a way for supporters to personalize their support for the environment and to bolster the Arboretum's commitment to excellence in nature-based initiatives.

Those interested in supporting the underwriting initiative at the Landis Arboretum should contact Ms. Donnelly before December 30 at the Arboretum; (518-875-6935. Select Option 2). www.landisarboretum.org; info@landisarboretum.org.

Multifaceted Jewel
As the Capital region's Arboretum, Landis is a multifaceted natural jewel. It now encompasses 548 acres of trees, shrubs, old growth forest and, of course, breath-taking vistas, and memorable gardens. Long a destination of choice among Capital District gardeners, environmentalists, nature lovers, hikers, bikers, and birders, the Landis Arboretum may be one of the best-kept secrets of the northern Catskills.

The Landis Arboretum includes a nationally recognized collection of oaks and is registered with the North American Plant Collections Consortium (NAPCC). The Arboretum also is included in the New York State Route 20 Bluebird Trail, bringing even more birdwatchers to the site. The Arboretum's vast dark sky and wide horizons attract area astronomers to its meeting house and parking field for sky-watching events

Within under two miles travel distance from scenically designated Route 20 and the route I-88 corridor that links Albany with Cooperstown, Finger Lakes Regions and beyond, the Landis Arboretum is an accessible national treasure within easy reach of New York State's Capital Region.