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Putting Down Roots guides you through selection, maintenance of trees
The second edition of Putting Down Roots is now available! The free 130-page guide features detailed and up-to-date information on the selection, care and maintenance of trees in central Oklahoma. The book features full-color photos and information about more than 60 trees that are suitable for planting in our region. A project of the Oklahoma City Planning Department, Putting Down Roots also details information on irrigation, soil characteristics, site selection, spacing, bloom schedules, pruning and pest control. The printing of the updated guide was possible in part thanks to a grant from our Margaret Annis Boys Trust. Horticulturist and landscape architect Brian Dougherty from our staff provided his expertise to the content. The publications are available at libraries in the Metropolitan Library System until supplies last, or you can download the book here. (Adobe Acrobat format)
FY2010 Investment Performance is 12.99%
We are pleased to report that the total return for our general investment pool for the year ending June 30, 2010 was 12.99%. Our total return outperformed the benchmark indices by .71% or 71 basis points. For more information, review our investment performance information here. The complete FY2010 Investment Performance Report will be available in September.
Video offers tree options for citizens replacing diseased pine trees or enhancing a landscape
Looking to replace pine trees lost to pine wilt? Want to add sustainable trees to your landscape? In this video, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Brian Dougherty shows you six tree options that are proven winners for central Oklahoma.
IRS announces extended deadline for nonprofits at risk of losing tax-exempt status
The Internal Revenue Service announced a one-time relief program Monday that will help thousands of small nonprofits at risk of losing their tax-exempt status, including more than 4,000 Oklahoma nonprofits. Small nonprofits that failed to file the Form 990-N by the May 17 deadline now have until October 15 to preserve their tax exemption. Read more about the IRS deadline extension.
Caring for new plants during the summer
In this short video, our own Brian Dougherty demonstrates how to care for new plants in your landscape and help them survive the heat and humidity during July and August. Brian, a landscape architect, oversees our Margaret Annis Boys Trust and Parks & Public Spaces Initiative.
Grant benefits Route 66 Boathouse
A recent Margaret Annis Boys Trust grant helped to beautify the renovated Route 66 Boathouse at Lake Overholser.
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