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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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Tree Scavenger Hunts: Westover and Chestnut Hills Park
Can you tell one special fact about the Sweetgum tree in front of the Westover Library? Why is the Kentucky Coffeetree at Chestnut Hills Park called that? What’s the difference between a Scarlet Oak and a Pin Oak? Now, it’s … 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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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 Education: April 29 & May 11, 2013
If you live in Arlington, you can have a shade tree planted in your yard, condo, apartment building, or other private property for FREE. Select from more than 30 native tree species provided through the Tree Canopy Fund. The fund is … Continue reading
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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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Arlington Tree Distribution: An Educational Partnership
Arlington County provides the trees, handles registration and logistics for residents to get a free tree from the county nursery on October 13. Meanwhile, TreeStewards provide the education to homeowners and grounds committees to select the best tree for their locations as … Continue reading
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Street Tree Assessment Report: Arlington, Virginia
Eric Wiseman, Associate Professor of Urban Forestry and Arboriculture at Virginia Tech has released a study on the benefits of Arlington County’s street tree inventory. Key findings are: Arlington has an estimated 20,355 street trees The five most abundant street tree species are … Continue reading
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Bluemont Junction Trail Update: April 13, 2012
If you walk or bike to Ballston Metro from the south-west, chances are you use the trail that cuts thru parkland from the intersection of George Mason Drive/Wilson Boulevard to the Fairfax Drive/I 66 exit. Did y0u wonder why 100 white pin flags suddenly appeared throughout … Continue reading
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Arlington Tree Canopy Fund LOI: April 13, 2012
If you are a resident of Arlington, you have a great opportunity to get native canopy trees planted in your neighborhood. This program is only for planting on private property (grounds of private houses, apartment buildings, condominiums, churches, etc.) and not … Continue reading
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