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Underutilized Trees for Urban Use: Shingle Oak (Quercus imbricaria)
The striking pyramidal habit of a young shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria). All photos by Michelle Sutton In Watertown, New York, Urban Forestry Program Manager Mike DeMarco is a fan of shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria), which the city plants bare root, at small caliper (1.25 or 1.5 inch), in [...]
May TAKING ROOT News
Tree Planting Guidance; ReLeaf Conference; Grants; Free Webinars on Public Trees, Public Health and Storytelling for Grants; More Read this month's TAKING ROOT news here and subscribe here.
Meet New Onondaga Earth Corps Staff Members
The latest edition of the OEC Newsletter features the new staff members on board for 2022; upcoming events; workforce advancement opportunities, and more. 🌳
2022 TD Tree Days Grants Applications Open
Applications due Wednesday June 1, 2022. TD Bank is now accepting applications for 2022 TD Tree Days projects. TD Tree Days is TD’s flagship tree-planting program. Projects will receive a minimum of $5,000 (maximum is $12,000). To participate, projects must meet the following criteria: Take place in low- to moderate-income [...]
Sponsorship Opportunities for 2022 NY ReLeaf Conference
Sponsorship Details and Fillable Form From Council President Steve Harris: We are writing to invite you to support and participate in the 2022 NYS ReLeaf Conference – back in person! This annual event is attended by community decision makers, professional arborists, volunteers, educators and environmental professionals -- all who have [...]
May DEC Webinars: Storytelling for Grants; Trees for Public Health
Upcoming NYSDEC ReLeaf Webinars Public trees and public health - May 11 Webinar, 12pm – 1:15pm A growing body of scientific research suggests that abundant trees and green space in communities provides important benefits for human health and well-being. The Green Heart Project in Louisville, Kentucky is one of the largest, long-term initiatives [...]
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