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28 06, 2023

NYC Urban Bird Explorers Guide, Trees-Focused and Graphic Novel-Style

By |2023-06-28T10:36:46-04:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs, NYC, Urban Forest Ecology|Tags: , , |Comments Off on NYC Urban Bird Explorers Guide, Trees-Focused and Graphic Novel-Style

Look Up! Look Down! Look all around these NYC neighborhood parks and find the birds and trees highlighted in this Urban Bird Explorers Guide. This beautiful brochure with illustrations of birds and trees was developed in partnership with Washington Square Park Eco Projects, Natural Areas Conservancy, Van [...]

4 06, 2023

Village of Hempstead, Council Quick Start Grant, and a Swamp White Oak Planting Celebration

By |2023-06-04T13:29:37-04:00June 4th, 2023|Categories: Arbor Day, Grants, Tree Planting, Youth|Tags: , |Comments Off on Village of Hempstead, Council Quick Start Grant, and a Swamp White Oak Planting Celebration

The Village of Hempstead Arbor Day Celebration took place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Village of Hempstead Park, Denton Green located on James A. Garner Way in Hempstead, New York. The Arbor Day event provided community members and students an opportunity to become involved in [...]

1 06, 2023

June TAKING ROOT News is Here!

By |2023-06-01T14:25:06-04:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: City Trees Magazine, Grants, Innovative Projects and Programs, NY ReLeaf, NYSDEC, ReLeaf Conference, TAKING ROOT News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on June TAKING ROOT News is Here!

In this issue of TAKING ROOT, Register Now for the 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference; Meet Fiona Watt, New Director of NYSDEC Division of Lands and Forests and New York State Forester; DEC Urban and Community Forestry Grants - Round 16 is Open; A New Direction for Michael [...]

23 05, 2023

Long Island Arboricultural Association Service Event at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

By |2023-05-24T11:00:33-04:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Arbor Day, Arboriculture, Innovative Projects and Programs, Volunteers|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Long Island Arboricultural Association Service Event at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Council Board Member Vinnie Drzewucki also serves on the board of the Long Island Arboricultural Association (LIAA). He writes: "Every year the Long Island Arboricultural Association (LIAA) does a tree service event for Arbor Day for a not-for-profit organization, where our members, staff volunteers, and family members bring their [...]

22 05, 2023

Program highlights & Registration for 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference July 20-22 on Long Island

By |2023-05-31T21:53:44-04:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: NYSDEC, Organizational News, ReLeaf Conference|Comments Off on Program highlights & Registration for 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference July 20-22 on Long Island

NY ReLeaf 2014 participants marvel over the monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) in Hofstra's campus pinetum. This year’s NY ReLeaf conference is July 20-22 at Hofstra University on Long Island. The theme is “Keeping trees in mind – Planning for a better tomorrow” so please [...]

17 05, 2023

Meet Fiona Watt, NYSDEC Lands & Forests New Director and New York State Forester

By |2023-05-17T13:22:44-04:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: Essays and Reflections, Forest Restoration, Innovative Projects and Programs, Natural Areas in the Urban Forest, NY ReLeaf, NYSDEC, Organizational News, Urban Forest Ecology|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Meet Fiona Watt, NYSDEC Lands & Forests New Director and New York State Forester

Fiona Watt joined DEC on February 21, 2023, after more than 25 years at NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. Photo Courtesy NYSDEC We at the NYSUFC are pleased to reprint this piece, with permission, from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Lands [...]

12 05, 2023

NY ReLeaf 2023 Registration Now Open!

By |2023-05-15T12:46:10-04:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on NY ReLeaf 2023 Registration Now Open!

The 2023 New York ReLeaf Conference will be held July 20-22 in Hofstra University, Hempstead NY We are excited to announce that registration for this year’s ReLeaf Conference is now open! Join us July 20–22 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. This year’s theme is, “Keeping trees [...]

12 05, 2023

Recommended Reading: A New Direction for Michael Warren Thomas

By |2023-05-12T06:59:55-04:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs, Urban Forest Ecology|Tags: , |Comments Off on Recommended Reading: A New Direction for Michael Warren Thomas

Michael Warren Thomas visiting the 2023 Dutch Connection at the Eastman Museum in Rochester. Horticulturist Michael Warren Thomas is beloved in the Finger Lakes of New York and beyond for his award-winning, long-running radio shows and podcasts about this glorious region, its gardens and agriculture, [...]

12 05, 2023

Registration Open for World Forum on Urban Forests! October 16-20, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

By |2023-05-12T06:35:23-04:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs|Tags: , |Comments Off on Registration Open for World Forum on Urban Forests! October 16-20, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

Open to community organizers, policymakers, or anyone with a passion for urban trees! See the speakers, program, tours, lodging arrangements, and register here The first World Forum on Urban Forests was held in Mantua, Italy (Mantova in Italian) in 2018. New Yorkers are fortunate that attending the [...]

2 05, 2023

May TAKING ROOT News is Here!

By |2023-05-02T11:22:49-04:00May 2nd, 2023|Categories: TAKING ROOT News|Tags: |Comments Off on May TAKING ROOT News is Here!

In this issue of TAKING ROOT, Urban Forestry+Urban Birds podcasts; Major Grant Opportunities; Jean Zimmerman on Drawing and Iconic NYC Tree; Upcoming ReLeaf Workshops and Conference; More Read this month's TAKING ROOT news here and subscribe here.

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