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TreeSteward Class of 2012 Celebrates Graduation!
Training accomplished, final exams passed, the twenty-eight members of TreeStewards Class of 2012 celebrated their graduation with former graduates and current volunteers. TreeStewards President, Nora Palmatier, congratulated the graduates and asked each to talk about planned volunteer work. Virginia Cooperative Extension … Continue reading
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Remove Ivy Campaign Kickoff – March 12 & 13, 2012
Tired of seeing lovely mature trees tortured by hideous vines? Come learn how to use impactful messages, material and strategies for inspiring our neighbors to remove English ivy from their trees! Through a grant from the Tree Canopy Fund, TreeStewards … Continue reading
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Parkfairfax Native Plant Sale: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, September 24th at 3601 Valley Drive, Alexandria Fourteen vendors from five states with a wide array of native plants, many shrubs and trees, have been recruited by TreeSteward Scott Knudsen to increase the stock of environmentally friendly plants. TreeStewards … Continue reading
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Parkfairfax Tree Walk: September 10, 2011 Saturday, 9 AM
Parkfairfax is notable for its stand of old growth trees and choice specimen trees. TreeSteward Scott Knudson will lead a 2-hour walk through the woods and courtyards. With luck, the color of the trees will be changing at this time, … Continue reading
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Join Us on June 22, 2011: Presentation on Growing Trees in the City
On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, beginning at 7:15 p.m., Karen Kumm Morris will discuss the best practices for planting trees in urban settings – both on residential properties and in public parks. Learn more about the latest techniques: Expanded Tree … Continue reading
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Mulching Party Success!
What a difference! The photo with the bare ground shows how the park appeared BEFORE the crew put the mulch down. Not only does the park look much better with mulch, but the trees will be much happier too. Mulch … Continue reading
Now Open: TreeSteward Tree Tables at a Farmers Market Near You
Throughout the summer, TreeStewards will be appearing on select Saturdays at the Arlington Farmers Market at the Courthouse to answer tree-related questions from the general public. When is the best time to prune my magnolia? What should I do to … Continue reading
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Alexandria Arbor Day Tree Sale: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Great trees – Great prices – Great for Alexandria Ben Brenman Park 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Alexandria Saturday, April 30, 2011 Reserve tree pickup 8:00 am to 10:00 am; General Sale 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Pre-ordered trees not picked … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event on March 23, 2011: Reclaiming Our Parks
In 2000, Lubber Run Park was covered with invasive exotic plant species that were rapidly crowding out and killing the native plants and turning the park into a wasteland of weeds. Neighbors and community volunteers played a critical role in … Continue reading
Pruners in Training
This past Saturday, the TreeStewards class of 2011 met at a designated spot along the Bluemont Junction Trail in Arlington for a hands-on lesson in pruning. Patrick Wegeng, Environmental Landscape Supervisor in Arlington County, was on hand to supervise the … Continue reading