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Joyeous Tree Adoptions!
Over 400 tree whips were adopted in Arlington on October 4, 2014 with the assistance of TreeSteward volunteers. Each adoptive family received a Tree Owners Manual as well as individualized education from a TreeSteward on selecting, planting and maintaining the … Continue reading
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Tagged adopt a tree, Arlington, Tree Distribution
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Class of 2014 TreeStewards Graduate
Training accomplished, final exams passed, the twenty-one members of TreeStewards Class of 2014 celebrated their graduation with former graduates and current volunteers. Alexandria City Arborist John Noelle spoke on how useful volunteers are in maintaining our tree canopy; and he … Continue reading
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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
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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
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Tree Whips and Whippersnappers
Five hundred young tree whips were distributed to their new Arlington homes on October 26 and a dozen TreeSteward volunteers were present to help families pick out their tree, and learn how to properly plant and care for it. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Arlington, children, Tree Distribution
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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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Tree Canopy Fund Accepting New Applications
Arlington County is offering a deal to homeowners that looks too good to be true. But don’t let that fool you: It is a great deal and county homeowners should jump on it! It’s called the Tree Canopy Fund and it’s run … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Botany, Business, Canopy (biology), Dendrology, Fraxinus, greenhouse emissions, June, shade, sustainability, Tree, Tree Canopy Fund
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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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Make Room for Trees: November 14, 2013
A view of current tree plantings – how will increased population affect future plantings? As the population in the Northeast increases to 65 million people over the next few decades, how will this growth affect our ecosystem and our tree … Continue reading
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Tagged continuing education, development, growth
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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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