Students Study the Lives of Birds at the Van Der Brohe Arboretum Article written by Brian Henrickson, VDBA Board Secretary. Original content appeared in the Raider Report, the Two Rivers High School newsletter. Note: The Van der Brohe Arboretum has 25 nest boxes located across its property. Brian oversees the program to manage and … Read More
9 a.m. September 12 / Northeast Wisconsin Bird Alliance (NEWBA) Board Member Edwin Wilke will host a casual encounter with birds. September is a great time to experience fall migration, including various Warblers and Sparrows. Browse our e-bird list to learn more. Wilke is the Bird Outing Coordinator at NEWBA and an experienced birder. BONUS! … Read More
A 45-acre land donation extends the arboretum north, named the “Steingraber Preserve” in honor of donor Karen Steingraber. Van der Brohe Arboretum, previously a 65-acre natural space, grows to 110 acres after a generous land donation from Karen Steingraber, a local philanthropist, former board member, and wife of VDBA Founder John Durbrow. The donated … Read More
Todd Bergmann of the Valders Journal wrote an article highlighting the recent grafting class held at the Arboretum by Jeff Edgar of Silver Creek Nursery.… Read More
Are you passionate about birdwatching and want to create a haven for our feathered friends in your backyard? Building a backyard bird sanctuary is an enriching and rewarding endeavor that not only invites an array of bird species to your home, but also contributes to their conservation and well-being. … Read More
Wisconsin offers a bounty of beauty, nature, wildlife, trails and bright blue skies. Long-time Wisconsin resident Kimberly Mackowski explores the beauty in parks and green spaces throughout our state and shares her adventures in her blog, The Park Next Door.… Read More
Two Rivers arboretum started with one man’s dream to build his own forest By Patti Zarling. Retired architect John Durbrow wanted a forest, and when he couldn’t find one he decided to grow his own — right in Two Rivers. Click here to read this front page article on the HTR website (subscribers only) … Read More
Jeff Alexander of WBAY Green Bay Channel 2 recently visited the Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary and interviewed Director John Durbrow. The interview includes a summary of the progress and planning, with some great shots of the grounds and new entrance sign. … Read More
John Durbrow, Director of Van der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, appeared on the WOMT Radio broadcast of Be My Guest on Friday, April 23. FREE archived podcast available.… Read More
John Durbrow, Founder and Director of Van der Brohe Arboretum, talks with Craig and Erika of the Seehafer News program Hello Lakeshore about the history, progress, and plans for the future of the Arboretum.… Read More
