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So you’ve planted some new trees in your yard or neighborhood—now what? PHS’s Tree Tenders® program offers hands-on tree care training for all residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The training covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working within your community. The fee is $25 and preregistration is required; to register click here. The […]
Last week you hopefully saw the way-cool video about Tree Tenders created by Flying Kite Media. If you missed it, click here. If the video inspired you to want to become a Tree Tender, you’re in luck. We are pleased to announce that a session is less than two weeks away! The two-part training will […]
More than a few PHS staff members claim Mia Mengucci as one of their “star” volunteers. Mia has her hand in a bit of everything at PHS, from the Flower Show to Tree Tenders to the Gold Medal Plant Award program. A Pennsylvania-certified horticulturist, Mia began her career working in greenhouses as a teenager. She […]
You may remember that Casey’s Tree of the Month for June was the Kentucky coffeetree. You may also remember the resulting scandal, when Casey realized that the coffeetree was nowhere to be found on PhillyTreeMap. He challenged all Philadelphians to track down and tag this elusive tree, and many of you answered the call! The […]
Have you heard people proudly say “I’m a Tree Tender” and wondered what all the fuss was about? Well now is your chance to find out! This fall PHS will offer its Tree Tenders training in Bucks, Chester, and Philadelphia counties. This nine-hour hands-on course will show you how to plant and care for trees […]
Are you looking to celebrate warmer temperatures and longer days? PHS presents some great March events to get you ready for spring! PHS Garden Tenders – Spring Session Calling all city residents looking to start or cultivate a garden! PHS is offering a spring session of its ever-popular Garden Tenders. Beginning on March 23 and […]
August 10, 2012 by Barb
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