Tag: trees
Climate change and SoCal storms topple campus oak trees
A recent downpour series of storms have been plummeting through the state and specifically the southern region which have caused environmental damage to the landscapes in many cities across California. The University of La Verne was directly affected as three oak trees have toppled over on campus in the past few months.
Another historic oak tree falls
A live oak tree fell in Sneaky Park on Wednesday morning, taking a city light pole with it. This is the third historic live oak to fall on the University of La Verne campus since January due to heavy winter rainstorms.
Historic oak tree falls in Sneaky Park
Students walk by a fallen tree at University of La Verne’s Sneaky Park as the Student Involvement Fair happens in the background Wednesday.
Horticulturist leads tree walk through Botanic Garden
Chip Grubbs led a group of around 15 people on a tour of the variety of different plants and trees to teach and observe the various wildlife that many people don’t generally get to see, Saturday in the California Botanic Garden in Claremont.
Branch gathering
During his afternoon biology lab Sept. 20, freshman Daniel Miller climbs an olive tree in the Quad to get an untouched branch sample to observe.
Heritage Park offers winter cheer
In Southern California where the sun shines almost all year, there is still a place where it feels like Christmas. Snow, sleigh rides and Christmas trees are all part of the experience at La Verne’s Heritage Park.