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Category Archives: Community Service
Prevention through Education: The Home Show Strategy
Too often the first inkling of construction in our neighborhoods is the day the trees come down — but could this be prevented by education to the construction companies and residents planning to remodel or build a new house? TreeStewards and the Arlington County … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Community Service, Events
Tagged construction, home show
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Making a Difference in 2013: 4,000 Trees and 5,000 People
The numbers have been crunched from our on-line reporting system and 64 TreeSteward members reported 3300+ service hours in calendar year 2013. More importantly, we provided education over 5,000 times and worked directly with trees 4,000 times. For statisticians reading … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Events, Uncategorized
Tagged annual report, volunteering
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Visiting Tree Nurseries: Kids in a Candy Store
Last fall during Arlington County’s free Tree Distribution day, TreeStewards helped families select the best tree for their yard and provided education on its care. The event is happening again on October 26, and our members are even more involved! … Continue reading
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Tagged Arlington, education
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Burma Shave Signs for Trees
TreeStewards had a great discussion at our Annual Meeting last week on strategies to meet our goal to “increase public awareness of the intrinsic value and beauty of trees”. One of our Falls Church members displayed the signs (shown to … Continue reading
Posted in Ask a Question, Community Service
Tagged burma shave, limericks, public education, signs
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Mulch Wide and Out – Not Up
TreeSteward Lucy Spencer is determined to educate her neighbors on the dangers of piling mulch high on tree trunks. When she learned the local high school sports team spring fundraiser was selling bags of mulch, she knew this was ideal … Continue reading
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Tagged mulch, tree care
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Invasive Control at Monticello: A Tree Stewards Tale
Article and photos by Tim Maywalt, graduate of 2011 TreeStewards Arlington & Alexandria and now active with Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards. After I moved from Arlington to the Charlottesville area, I was looking for a way to use my TreeSteward skills … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Tree Care
Tagged invasives, ivy removal, Monticello, volunteer opportunity
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Bluemont Connector Trail Green Corridor
The Green Corridor just got greener on December 13 with the planting of 25 native species trees between Emerson Street and Illinois Street along the Bluemont Connector Trail. TreeSteward volunteers joined with staff from the Parks and Natural Resources Division to plant Persimmons, Eastern … Continue reading
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Tagged Arlington, tree planting
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Post-Storm Damages & Treatment for Trees
The homeowners reviewed several tree service providers to remove their beloved black oak downed by Hurricane Sandy. Finding a qualified tree service is important protection for the homeowner. Sometimes less credible tree follow storms for a quick buck and blow out … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Education, Tree Care
Tagged arborists, first aid for trees, storm damage, storms
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Tree Walk and Talk: Sunday, July 1, 2012, at 11 AM
Join TreeStewards in a free walk and talk on all things trees. We’ll identify trees and discuss the following questions: What trees are appropriate for planting near power lines? What is the dollar benefit of trees in reducing air conditioning … Continue reading
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Tagged education, tree walk
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