A Slice Of History Display
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N 40° 48.202 W 074° 27.035
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Quick Description: This educational redwood tree display was designed and renovated in Spring 2005 by Eric Wilkens for his Eagle Scout Project.
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 9/22/2005 9:33:49 PM
Waymark Code: WM1V0
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Long Description:
Eagle Scout Eric Wilkens refurbished this 273 year old redwood tree slice, also designed and renovated the display. The Redwood tree cross section was obtained in 1992 from California's Redwood State Park. The new display is located at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, which is headquarters to the Morris County Park Commission. This 273 years old tree stood as a witness to many events in American history. The tree slice tells the age of the tree by its growth rings, which also pertain to events in our history. These points on the tree slice correspond to a date in history. For example: #4 1777 George Washington spends 5 months in Morris County, NJ with his troops. This Slice of History functions as both history and tree growth lessons.
Name of Eagle Scout: Eric Wilkens
Troop Number: Troop 39 Morris Plains NJ
Project Completion Date: Not listed
Troop Location: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Provide a picture at the location of the Eagle Project and explain how the project has benefited you by it being placed here.