Oregon Heritage Tree Dedication
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Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
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A dedication ceremony formally recognizing the Stein-Boozier Walnut Orchard at Memorial Park as Oregon Heritage Trees is taking place on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 11am at the Murase Plaza Grove Shelter (rescheduled from Thursday, Aug. 12, due to extreme heat).
The walnut orchard received the Heritage Tree designation last year by the Travel Information Council (TIC) The planned dedication event was postponed because of COVID-19. The remnant English walnut orchard at Memorial Park exemplifies the thousands of acres of walnuts planted in western Oregon in the early 20th century, when walnuts were heavily promoted as the perfect crop for high returns.
Alas, wet fall weather and late Oregon harvests gave California a competitive advantage for holiday markets. After the 1962 Columbus Day Storm toppled many trees, walnuts never recovered, and the filbert industry became dominant.
The dedication event includes Oregon history, with stories from former and current walnut growers, a walk among the trees, and tours of the historic Stein-Boozier barn and original nut dryer shed.
