Arboretum: a plot of land on which many different trees or shrubs
are grown for study and/or display.
are grown for study and/or display.
April 2021 Update
The Redwater Arboretum Society has dissolved and has requested voluntary revocation of our charity status, which has been approved by the CRA. After four years we find ourselves with very few members and we have been unable to attract any new members to carry on our mandate. In a town the size of Redwater it is unfortunate that no one is willing to step up and carry on our project. We are proud of what we have accomplished in four years and look forward to watching the Arboretum mature and improve over time. We are extremely grateful to Pembina Pipelines Corporation who donated $16,000 to our project. Without their support the project would have never been completed. Thanks to all others who made a financial donation to our project, the Town of Redwater and all others who contributed their time in assisting us in the planting of almost 100 trees and shrubs. Our remaining funds of approximately $10,000 have been donated to the town of Redwater who will use the funds to complete the development of the arboretum and enhance other green spaces within the town of Redwater. Make sure to take a stroll through the arboretum in the spring, summer and fall and see how it changes over the years.
We will keep this website up and running so those who are interested can see how the arboretum was initially set up and changed over the years. If you have any questions about the arboretum please contact the Community Services Department at the Town of Redwater at 780-942-4101.
The Redwater Arboretum Society has dissolved and has requested voluntary revocation of our charity status, which has been approved by the CRA. After four years we find ourselves with very few members and we have been unable to attract any new members to carry on our mandate. In a town the size of Redwater it is unfortunate that no one is willing to step up and carry on our project. We are proud of what we have accomplished in four years and look forward to watching the Arboretum mature and improve over time. We are extremely grateful to Pembina Pipelines Corporation who donated $16,000 to our project. Without their support the project would have never been completed. Thanks to all others who made a financial donation to our project, the Town of Redwater and all others who contributed their time in assisting us in the planting of almost 100 trees and shrubs. Our remaining funds of approximately $10,000 have been donated to the town of Redwater who will use the funds to complete the development of the arboretum and enhance other green spaces within the town of Redwater. Make sure to take a stroll through the arboretum in the spring, summer and fall and see how it changes over the years.
We will keep this website up and running so those who are interested can see how the arboretum was initially set up and changed over the years. If you have any questions about the arboretum please contact the Community Services Department at the Town of Redwater at 780-942-4101.
Recognition Plaque - Town of Redwater
On August 20, 2020 the Town of Redwater presented the inaugural members of the Redwater Arboretum Society with a plaque in recognition of their efforts over the past four years of developing the Redwater Arboretum.
L to R: John Dennett, Randy Serben, George Grainger, Isadore Koscielnuk, Allan Nielsen, Fred Moody, Erna Luger and Mayor Mel Smith.
September 16, 2020 - An addition was included in the donor recognition sign to recognize all members of the Arboretum Society who have contributed to the development of the Arboretum. The additional wood plaques were made and donated by RAW Woodcraft in Redwater.
September 28, 2019 - Beautiful fall colours in our trees.
July 10, 2019
Two and one half years ago Allan Nielsen of Redwater had a vision of creating an arboretum to be located along the CN tracks in downtown Redwater. He recruited a small group of individuals and our first planting took place on September 22, 2017. Today we put the last two trees in the ground; a Scot's Pine and a Blackhills White Spruce to bring our totals to 66 trees and 26 shrubs planted in under two years in an area that was a pretty much a barren strip of land. Assisting with the planting today were Isadore Koscielnuk and Henry Goeckel and the Town of Redwater provided a backhoe operator. As this park matures it is only going to get more beautiful with each passing year. None of this would have been possible without our initial grant from Pembina Pipelines who provided $11,000 for the purchase of trees. Next time you are downtown take a few minutes to walk through the park and see what has been done.
Two and one half years ago Allan Nielsen of Redwater had a vision of creating an arboretum to be located along the CN tracks in downtown Redwater. He recruited a small group of individuals and our first planting took place on September 22, 2017. Today we put the last two trees in the ground; a Scot's Pine and a Blackhills White Spruce to bring our totals to 66 trees and 26 shrubs planted in under two years in an area that was a pretty much a barren strip of land. Assisting with the planting today were Isadore Koscielnuk and Henry Goeckel and the Town of Redwater provided a backhoe operator. As this park matures it is only going to get more beautiful with each passing year. None of this would have been possible without our initial grant from Pembina Pipelines who provided $11,000 for the purchase of trees. Next time you are downtown take a few minutes to walk through the park and see what has been done.
June 27, 2019
Today we put 12 more trees in the ground and that just about completes our tree planting. We didn't have a backhoe today so the twelve holes were dug by hand. Planting today were Fred Moody, Isadore Koscielnuk, Bud Lemmens, Henry Goeckel and Allan Nielsen. A big thanks to Councillor Connie Butcher for providing coffee and donuts.
The trees planted today were Scotch Pine, White Spruce, Purple Wave Flowering Crab, Autumn Spire Maple, Silver Queen Maple, Apollo Maple, Rudolph Flowering Crab, Snowbird Hawthorne, Royal Frost Birch, Common Hackberry, Winter Orange Linden and an Ohio Buckeye. Today's planting brings our total to almost 90 trees and shrubs planted in just under two years.
June 20, 2019 - GRADE FOUR TREE PLANTING
Many thanks to the Grade 4 class from Ochre Park School and their teacher, Marlo Berezan. They spent a good part of the past school year fundraising to buy a tree for the Redwater Arboretum. They raised about $200 selling popsicles and on June 20 we planted their "Fall Red" apple tree. The tree is called "OP." It is wonderful to see these young kids taking an interest in what we are doing.
Today we put 12 more trees in the ground and that just about completes our tree planting. We didn't have a backhoe today so the twelve holes were dug by hand. Planting today were Fred Moody, Isadore Koscielnuk, Bud Lemmens, Henry Goeckel and Allan Nielsen. A big thanks to Councillor Connie Butcher for providing coffee and donuts.
The trees planted today were Scotch Pine, White Spruce, Purple Wave Flowering Crab, Autumn Spire Maple, Silver Queen Maple, Apollo Maple, Rudolph Flowering Crab, Snowbird Hawthorne, Royal Frost Birch, Common Hackberry, Winter Orange Linden and an Ohio Buckeye. Today's planting brings our total to almost 90 trees and shrubs planted in just under two years.
June 20, 2019 - GRADE FOUR TREE PLANTING
Many thanks to the Grade 4 class from Ochre Park School and their teacher, Marlo Berezan. They spent a good part of the past school year fundraising to buy a tree for the Redwater Arboretum. They raised about $200 selling popsicles and on June 20 we planted their "Fall Red" apple tree. The tree is called "OP." It is wonderful to see these young kids taking an interest in what we are doing.
Report to Council - June 18, 2019
Click here to download a copy of our progress report that was presented to Redwater Town Council on June 18
Click here to download a copy of our progress report that was presented to Redwater Town Council on June 18
September 11, 2018
Today we spread 11 yards of red cedar mulch into our feature areas. This really adds colour to the arboretum. Unfortunately we ran out and will have to make another trip next week to pick up some more.
Today we spread 11 yards of red cedar mulch into our feature areas. This really adds colour to the arboretum. Unfortunately we ran out and will have to make another trip next week to pick up some more.
August 20, 2018
We planted six shrubs today to accent our signs. Four Magic Carpet Spirea were planted in the entry area and two Coppertina Ninebark were planted beside our Donor Sign. Over the next week we will be planting our final three trees of the season; a Pink Horse Chestnut, a Dakota Pinnacle Birch and a Royal Red Maple. In early September we will be adding mulch to our three feature areas and that will just about wrap up our work for 2018. We are proud that we were selected the Best Community Group Float in the recent Discovery Days Parade. We hope we raised awareness in Redwater about the work that we are doing and hopefully attract some more members to our group.
We planted six shrubs today to accent our signs. Four Magic Carpet Spirea were planted in the entry area and two Coppertina Ninebark were planted beside our Donor Sign. Over the next week we will be planting our final three trees of the season; a Pink Horse Chestnut, a Dakota Pinnacle Birch and a Royal Red Maple. In early September we will be adding mulch to our three feature areas and that will just about wrap up our work for 2018. We are proud that we were selected the Best Community Group Float in the recent Discovery Days Parade. We hope we raised awareness in Redwater about the work that we are doing and hopefully attract some more members to our group.
July 25, 2018
Four of our members; Henry Goeckle, Isadore Koscielnuk, Fred Moody and Allan Neilsen began removing the grass from around several of our feature areas. Over the next few weeks this will be completed and cedar mulch will be put down.
Four of our members; Henry Goeckle, Isadore Koscielnuk, Fred Moody and Allan Neilsen began removing the grass from around several of our feature areas. Over the next few weeks this will be completed and cedar mulch will be put down.
Phase 2 - June 28, 2018
We had a very successful day today planting an additional 20 trees. The majority of trees were planted at the east end of the park across from the Post Office and Home Hardware with five planted at the west end. What a difference this makes! Thanks to the Town staff for digging the holes, moving the trees around and hauling the top soil. Thanks also to our volunteers who came out and assisted in planting....Isadore Koscielnuk, Fred Moody, Henry Goeckel, Janice Goeckel, Don Rimstad, Randy Serben and Bud Lemmens. All of the trees where provided by Arrowhead Nurseries.
We had a very successful day today planting an additional 20 trees. The majority of trees were planted at the east end of the park across from the Post Office and Home Hardware with five planted at the west end. What a difference this makes! Thanks to the Town staff for digging the holes, moving the trees around and hauling the top soil. Thanks also to our volunteers who came out and assisted in planting....Isadore Koscielnuk, Fred Moody, Henry Goeckel, Janice Goeckel, Don Rimstad, Randy Serben and Bud Lemmens. All of the trees where provided by Arrowhead Nurseries.
June 20, 2018
Today was a good day at the Arboretum. We erected our two entry signs made by Jamie Sandmaier at Rustic Country Designs and by the picnic shelter erected our Donor Recognition Sign built by Fred Moody and Leo Dwyer. Thanks to Isadore Koscielnuk, Fred Moody, Henry Goeckel, Allan Nielsen, Erna Luger and Les Dorosh for helping out. A special thanks to Connie Butcher who showed up and carried a bag of concrete for us. Thank you to the Town of Redwater for augering the holes for us and providing a water truck.
Today was a good day at the Arboretum. We erected our two entry signs made by Jamie Sandmaier at Rustic Country Designs and by the picnic shelter erected our Donor Recognition Sign built by Fred Moody and Leo Dwyer. Thanks to Isadore Koscielnuk, Fred Moody, Henry Goeckel, Allan Nielsen, Erna Luger and Les Dorosh for helping out. A special thanks to Connie Butcher who showed up and carried a bag of concrete for us. Thank you to the Town of Redwater for augering the holes for us and providing a water truck.
A focal point of our community.
