Category Archives: Education

Fall Tree ID Book List

Posted on November 12, 2018 by TreeStewards

Fall Tree ID Books

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Mature Tree Slide Deck in PDF This short slide presentation and  all elements of the Mature Trees Are Valuable Trees are in the public domain for tree lovers to share with their friends, neighbors, community and church groups, schools, public … Continue reading →

Posted on October 31, 2018 by TreeStewards | Comments Off on Mature Trees Presentation

NYC Street Tree Map : NYC Parks

Posted on October 22, 2018 by TreeStewards

Explore and learn about every street tree in New York City, including stewardship activities. See tree-map.nycgovparks.org/

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Forestry Webinars to Watch for CE Credit

Posted on October 1, 2018 by TreeStewards

It may be sunny outside, but the light shines brightly from your home computer if you tune in to hear or participate in urban forestry webinars that are offered free. Most, if not all, are archived about a week after … Continue reading →

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Enrollment for the 2019-20 training course for Tree Steward volunteers is open. Apply by completing the application form and reviewing the course synopsis below. Please consider enrolling in the 2019-20 training sessions. What do Tree Stewards do? Tree Stewards Increase … Continue reading →

Posted on July 31, 2018 by TreeStewards | Comments Off on 2019-20 Training Course Seeks Applicants

How to Select an Arborist or Tree Service Company

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Nora Palmatier

While Tree Stewards do not recommend specific companies, we do provide advice for selecting a good service. Above all, we recommend contacting a certified arborist working with a bonded and insured tree company. You could ask for recommendations from neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Barking Up the Trees

Posted on March 14, 2018 by TreeStewards

Bark tells a lot about a tree. It is key to identifying deciduous trees in winter, when most have lost their leaves and buds may be out of reach or sight. Naturalist Michael Wojtech advocates learning bark as a means … Continue reading →

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Add a Free Native Tree

Posted on November 4, 2017 by TreeStewards

Trees have many benefits. They provide shade, beauty and tranquility, cool the air, soak up greenhouse gases, emit oxygen, and help to shelter and feed birds and other wildlife. Native trees are especially important because they can support a huge … Continue reading →

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Can This Tree Be Saved?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by tsaajoallen

How about it, Tree Stewards and arborists? What’s your prognosis for an Eastern redbud Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ with a see-through split trunk? Click each image for a better view: This perky redbud caught our fancy as we conducted the … Continue reading →

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Four Mile Run Valley Project Needs Tree Stewards’ Help

Posted on November 22, 2016 by TreeStewards

Arlington is in the process of designing the Jennie Dean Park at Shirlington/Four Mile Run — and our participation at one of these events is very important. There are groups interested in more ball fields, dog parks, playgrounds, concert spaces, … Continue reading →

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