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Saving ‘Old Glory’: 20-Year Reunion Set For Anniversary Of Heritage Oak Treesit

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Two decades after an environmental activist spent 72 days living amongst its branches,  residents are invited to celebrate the anniversary of the successful rescue of the “Old Glory” Heritage Oak this March. In 2002, a new housing development in Stevenson Ranch threatened the destruction of multiple heritage oaks – defined by Los Angeles County as oak trees of any species ...

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Environmental Activists To Return To Old Glory Oak Tree To Tell Stories Of The Past

Santa Clarita Group To Celebrate John Quigley, Old Glory

Activists Julia Butterfly and John Quigley will host a picnic at Old Glory, the majestic 400 year old oak tree which Quigley saved from the chainsaw 13 years ago. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The picnic will be held on Sunday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Pico Canyon Park, located ...

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Santa Clarita Group To Celebrate John Quigley, Old Glory

Santa Clarita Group To Celebrate John Quigley, Old Glory

A dozen years after naturalist John Quigley helped save the giant oak Old Glory from certain death, Santa Clarita Valley environmental group SCOPE is recognizing the importance of community involvement at 1:30 p.m. Friday, according to the group’s president. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “I think what was so significant about this ...

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