Nimisila Reservoir

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The Weeping Plum Tree and the Standing Rock

Brady Lake with Jason, Mark, and Tyler

H2O “Weekly Walk” at Towner’s Woods

Since finding the “Patriarchs” of Jessie Smith Park (https://www.ericasp.com/2025/06/the-patriarchs-of-jessie-smith-park/) a few months back, I’ve been noticing big trees around Kent — and today I finally decided to ride around and measure them. They were even more impressive than I thought!

Copper Beech Tree on Tallmadge Ave.
17’6” circumference

Oak Tree at the Corner of Meadow Dr. and Munroe Falls - Kent Rd.
16’8.5” circumference

Oak Tree between Henderson Hall and the Blue Track at Kent State University 
15’3”

Oak Tree on Horning Rd., just outside of campus the Kent State University Administrative Services Building
17’11” circumference

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Nimisila Reservoir

River

The Weeping Plum Tree and the Standing Rock

Brady Lake with Jason, Mark, and Tyler

H2O “Weekly Walk” at Towner’s Woods

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