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October 2021 Taking Root News
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Fall Planting Recipients of Council Tree City USA Reward Grants Announced
The intent of this competitive grant is to encourage municipalities to sustain their community forestry program and maintain their status as a Tree City USA through a celebratory tree planting in which a large specimen tree or a grove of trees is planted in a prominent location within the community. [...]
ISA Certified Arborist Course 2022 with Glenn Gentzke
Council Board Member and Board Certified Master Arborist Glenn Gentzke is well regarded for his ISA Certified Arborist Training Course. This iteration in January 2022 can be taken in person or on Zoom.
How to Remove Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses this Winter
You've probably heard about or participated in citizen efforts to reduce spotted lanternfly, including some creative approaches like a combined pub crawl/lanternfly crushing event. Crushing egg masses is also helpful. The best time to destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses is winter through early spring. You just need an old driver's [...]
The Storied English Elm of Washington Square Park, with Georgia Silvera Seamans
The beloved shade-giving Washington Square Park English elm tree (Ulmus procera), which provides cavities and foraging for birds, squirrels, and raccoons, among other wildlife. All photos by Georgia Silvera Seamans This is the first in a series by Washington Square Park Eco Projects Director Georgia Silvera Seamans showcasing the [...]
Schenectady Plants 50 Trees with New Collaborative Initiative
To kick off the 2021 Collaborative Tree Planting Initiative in Schenectady, a Princeton elm (UImus ‘Princeton’) was planted at Martin Luther King Elementary School in honor of Earth Day. Attendees included Schenectady youth and representatives from the City of Schenectady, Schenectady County, Schenectady Job Training Agency, National Grid, Community [...]
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