NOFA OLC Annual Gathering – Trees: Landscaping for Future Generations Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Student Union Theater, UCONN, 2110 Hillside Rd, Storrs, CT 06269 The Foundational Principles of Sustainability – Tom Wessels To create sustainable systems we don’t need to reinvent the wheel, we only need to embrace the foundational scientific principles that [...]
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Decay is one of the most common and critical diseases of urban trees. Arborists and tree managers should be familiar with common wood decay fungi and their effect on tree health and stability. In this workshop, Christopher Luley of Urban Forestry LLC in Rochester, New York will introduce the wood decay fungi common to urban trees, their [...]
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With over 30 years as an arborist, Carl Brodeur has a passion for trees. Tree preservaion is an important component of many large landscape projects, but a critical component of this universally accessible tree house project. Carl will take us behind the scenes and describe tree preservation in the grove before and after construction to teach [...]
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Walking In Arlington and the Old Schwamb Mill are cosponsoring a historical walk of Mount Gilboa and Crescent Hill, led by Ed Gordon on October 29th 2011 at 9am. See beautiful and historic Mount Gilboa and Crescent Hill; you will learn about architectural, economic and transportation history, with some interesting tidbits on trees past and present. The [...]
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Here is a great 6 minute clip from This Old House about why heaping too much mulch around trees is harmful and how to remedy a tree suffering from a “Mulch Volcano.” http://youtu.be/Enslc6sgVsQ Roger on TOH recommends no more than 2″ or mulch, so remove it when you add new mulch!
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Climate Change Week Brings Green Activism, Bicycle Rides and Discussions By Taylor M. Miles and published July 26, 2011 on Arlington Patch Members of the Tree Committee, Sustainable Arlington and New England Climate summer students searched the town for potential new tree locations. Walking on the street in Arlington in this heat can feel like a treasure [...]
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The Ecological Landscaping Association will present a talk by Harvard Forest Ecologist David Orwig that details ongoing tree decline resulting from various stressors, including native and exotic pests and pathogens. The event will take place at the Arnold Arboretum, Hunnewell Building, 125 Arborway, Boston on July 12 at 1:30-4:00 pm. ELA Members $20, non-members $25. [...]
The History and Restoration of the American Chestnut Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:30am-2:30pm New England Forestry Foundation, Prouty Woods, 32 Foster Street, Littleton, Massachusetts Join the New England Forestry Foundation for a special annual meeting event, “The History and Restoration of the American Chestnut Tree” with keynote speaker Kendra Gurney of The American Chestnut Foundation. [...]
Following a demonstration of how to plant a bare root tree, volunteers, including cub scouts, and homeowners, will disperse to various locations throughout the Town to plant more street trees. This is the kick-off event for a pilot program organized by the Arlington Tree Committee with the support of the DPW. Given the budget constraints [...]
