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PHOTO GALLERY: Tree Stewards Volunteering in the Community
Some of the 45 volunteers who identified, measured and assessed 3800 trees at Ft. Myer
Don told people not to give pests free rides by not moving firewood.
TreeSteward asistng in selecting the right tree for their yard.
TreeStewards and other volunteers plant a Northern Red Oak. Photo by R.H. Simmons/RPCA.
Ivy vines are carefully sawed to avoid damaging the tree
Tree saplings are professionally planted by a knowledgeable local tree service. All you provide is the water!
TreeStewards and staff made sure the root flare was uncovered as each tree was planted.
The project was a partnership with Arlington County Parks and Recreation with funding from Trees Virginia.
Six inches of cement should prevent mischief movers
Volunteers work hard to save our parks and forests from English Ivy
Final quality check: mulch away from trunk, guard on to prevent weed wacker damage, ties loose to allow strengthening trunk. A well planted tree!
TD Bank employees and TreeStewards planted 30 trees at Tarleton Park on October 15, 2013
A couple compares the Canopy Coverage of Arlington’s Civic Associations
Tag Archives: tree identification
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
Posted in Community Service, Education
Tagged Arlington, notable trees, species, tree ID, tree identification, Tree Species
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Leafsnap, an iPhone App for Identifying Trees
Tree enthusiasts are always on the lookout for new tools for identifying trees, and this time, it’s free. Leafsnap is a new iPhone app (yours is coming soon, Android users) that allows you to snap a photo of a leaf … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged iphone app, leafsnap, tree identification
