The Landis Arboretum aims to foster appreciation and understanding of trees  and other plants and their importance in our environment.
The educational curriculum is a major component of the Arboretum’s program.  Events and workshops designed for elementary school classes as well as the general public focus on the flora and fauna of the Arboretum.  Associated activities are as wide-ranging as botanical drawing classes, garden and trail tours, astronomy nights, and bird- and owl- watching sessions. The Arboretum as a dynamic, 548-acres outdoor classroom is reflected in its wide-ranging Calendar of Events

Scouting Excellence at Landis
The Arboretum is pleased to sponsor Boy Scout Troop 501 under the very capable leadership of Scout Master Chuck Stephens of Delanson. Troop 501 has been invaluable to the Arboretum, especially through volunteer efforts at our Spring/Fall Plant Sales.

 The Troop offers its members guided and responsible fun and adventure; trains them in citizenship, service, and leadership; engenders self-reliance; and promotes the maturization of youth prepared to participate in society. These attributes complement the Arboretum’s own educational endeavors, and the scouts make quality use of the Arboretum’s grounds.

 No doubt Fred Lape would be proud that his Oak Nose Farm is the site of such high ideals, noble goals, and community-minded action.

Contact Info
Scott Cramer - Committee Chairperson
Phone: 518-895-8316
E-mail: cramersa@nycap.rr.com

 Chuck Stephens - Scoutmaster
Phone: 518-895-2507
E-mail: Chuck.Stephens@cs.state.ny.us

 Barbara Brabetz, Landis Arboretum Board Champion of  Scout Troop 501
Phone: 518-875-6935

 Arboretum-sponsored Boy Scout Troop 501: http://troops.scouter.com/ny/bsatroop501/ 
The Board, together with staff, is dedicated to making the Arboretum a significant regional arboretum and a center of excellence in nature education.  To support that goal, the Arboretum invites interested organizations to design and implement educational events that would benefit from implementation with the 548-acre living laboratory of the Arboretum. 
The Landis Arboretum • PO Box 186,  174 Lape Road • Esperance, NY 12066
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