In addition to a thriving urban forest, Tulsa is notable
for its extensive Art Deco architecture. This came about
because peak Art Deco (1925-1935) coincided with the
era when Tulsa's oil barons made their fortunes. Each
wanted to build a more elaborate building than the next
guy. As a result, there are municipal buildings, massive
churches, tiny gas stations, a train station … all sorts of
buildings that are Art Deco down to the fine details.
It's really quite a treat if you like that era of style and
architecture.
Next year's SMA Conference will be in Irvine, California
on November 5-6 (don't forget to get an absentee ballot
well beforehand, as Election Day in 2018 is November
6). The Partners in Community Forestry Conference
will follow on November 7-8. Save the date!
(above) The headquarters of Up with People, Tulsa's
powerhouse nonprofit that works closely with the City.
(far right) Longtime SMA stalwart Owen Croy stands
beside the Oklahoma State Champion Dawn Redwood,
found in Tulsa's Woodward Arboretum.
(left) Wake Forest, North Carolina Urban Forestry
Coordinator Jennifer Rall (left) and Arkansas Forestry
Commission County Forester Regine Skelton.
(bottom) Joe Gray (left) completed an internship in 2017
with Columbia, Missouri Natural Resources Supervisor
Brett O'Brien.
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