Autumn Dance Delights Leaf-Peepers at Landis Arboretum

ESPERANCE, NY (08/15/2007)(readMedia)-- Leaf-peeping gives way to awe at the extraordinary Landis Arboretum: an unforgettable place where visitors of every age marvel at the everyday- and-exotic treasures of this world-class collection of trees and shrubs from around the globe set against the spectacular vistas of legendary Schoharie Valley.

Visitors will experience the sights and scents of autumn as never beforealong the well-marked Landis Lape Trail -- and the more than 8-miles of hiking trails within the 548-acre Arboretum.

The Arboretum's cornucopia of offerings will thrill beyond words: The 500-year-old Great Oak, Ancient Chinese dawn redwood, Mountain ash berries, Aromatic sassafras tree,Bush-like tufts of Japanese white pine, Asian corkscrew willows, Southern chestnuts,Various crabapples,Golden European larches, Norway maple,Ponderosa pines,Japanese umbrella pine, European hornbeam, Sakholin cork tree, Jeffrey pine, Laurel willow, Asian burning ash, Yellowwood tree, European contorted beech, Golden larch, Contorted golden larch, Weeping Alaskan cedar, Scotch pine, Weeping hemlock, Crimeon pine, Sugar maple, Beech, Oak, Basswood, Birch, Black cherry, Hemlock, White ash, White pine...

The Landis Arboretum. World-class collection of trees, plants, shrubs on 19th century farm of founder Fred Lape. Sweeping vistas. Ponds. 8+ Miles of hiking/walking trails. Wildlife. One of only three arboreta in eastern North America with old-growth forests (Landis has two Old Growth Forest). Registered with the North American Plant Collections Consortium (NAPCC).

Outstanding Calendar of educational programs – with kids of all ages in mind! The always-beautiful Van Loveland Perennial Gardens. Designated site on NYS Route 20 Bluebird Trail.

Home of ISA Certified Arborist Fred Breglia.

Central to NYS Wine and Spa Trails; near historic Sharon Springs. En route between the Albany, Cooperstown, and Finger Lakes Regions. A national treasure within the Capital District region. 174 Lape Rd, Esperance, NY. Sign for Landis on Route 20; follow for 1.5 miles. From North: I-87 S to NYS Thruway W to 25A. I-88 west to exit 24 – Duanesburg. Route 20 west six miles through Duanesburg to Esperance, NY.

Where Leaf-peeping turns to awe and Mother Nature hits her high notes! Perfect for astronomers. Individual/family interest and fun. Year-round calendar of events. Gift shop.

Open daily, dawn to dusk. Admission free: A sugggested donation of $5/person encouraged to defray operating costs. 518-875-6935. landis@midtel.net, or www.landisarboretum.org.

Visitors encouraged to bring themselves – and sensible shoes.

The Arboretum’s beauty will leave visitors breathless – whatever the time of year!!

PLAN AHEAD

TIREFEST ’07, Saturday, August 25, 9 am - 3 pm Don’t put those work gloves away just yet! Bring them and your tireless friends to the Arboretum’s third annual tire clean-up. We also could use a couple of four-wheel drive pickups—if you have one we could use, please let us know. Lunch provided. Tire disposal funded by Iroquois LEAF of the Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company. Free of course!

The First Annual Arboretum 5K Cross-County Forest Run, Saturday, Sept 1 Run /Compete for Family Fun! Achieve your Personal Best! AND enjoy the spectacular views of the Schoharie countryside at the beautiful Landis Arboretum. Prizes awarded to runners in each age group in this timed event. All proceeds to benefit the non-profit Landis Arboretum. Race start: 10 am, Meeting House lawn. Race Day Registration: 8:30 am--9:30 am. For more information: 518-231-2290

Annual Arboretum Fall PLANT, BOOK & BAKE SALE, September 15–16, 10 am – 4 pm. An Autumn Delight! Annual Fall Plant/Used Book/and Bake Sale, Friday and Saturday, surrounded by the natural splendors of the rolling Schoharie countryside. Perfect for the entire family in Picture Perfect Schoharie County. Count on it!

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