What’s New: New Roots

The New Roots blog summarizes tree events and experiences in the larger Concordia neighborhood forest.

Pruning Success!  Winter 2026
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

Pruning Success! Winter 2026

Over several days in March, a crew from the Concordia Tree Team pruned about 50 street trees with permission from the homeowners.

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Meet Lori Krampetz: Tree Champion
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

Meet Lori Krampetz: Tree Champion

Lori does it all — the hard work of direct stewardship and then shows up to share the word with her neighbors at events. When you see her, say hello (and thanks!).

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Neighborhood partnership: Working with Arbor Lodge
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

Neighborhood partnership: Working with Arbor Lodge

Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association could not be a better neighbor. From blazing the way on how Tree Teams can lead in their communities to being the fiscal sponsor for our little Tree Team in Concordia, Arbor Lodge is a partner non pareil.

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Meet Tom Breuckman, Tree Team
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

Meet Tom Breuckman, Tree Team

Tom joined the Team after noticing the signs along the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum and building connection with the neighborhood forest.

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Sunshine Party for the CLLA
Rebecca O'Neil Rebecca O'Neil

Sunshine Party for the CLLA

Success and sunshine at the official grand opening for the Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum on September 28th.

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Summer at the CLLA (Meek)
Jim Gersbach Jim Gersbach

Summer at the CLLA (Meek)

Several of the original trees planted in 2010 are now 20’ tall or higher, offering cool spots of shade and water vapor during the city’s hot spells.

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