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Learn about trees at convenient lunchtime workshops at PHS. Take one workshop or the whole series–you’ll be glad you did! Dates and Topics Jan. 17 Urban Stresses on Trees Jan. 24 Tree Planting Jan. 31 Tree ID Feb. 7 Tree Care Feb. 14 Trees and Watersheds, and the Emerald Ash Borer Feb. 21 Organizing […]
How long do urban trees typically live? How can we better monitor their health? In what ways can we make smarter decisions when planting? These questions and others will be covered in a free, informative hour-long presentation titled, “How Urban Trees Thrive and Survive: Urban Tree Mortality Rates—New Approaches to an Old Problem.” Join us […]
If you’re reading this, chances are you love trees. You’ve probably heard about Saturday’s major Plant One Million tree-planting events; maybe you’re even participating. (Hey, thanks!) If that’s the case, you’ll be as fascinated as I was by PHS’s new four-video series on basic tree care. The series covers watering, mulching, weeding and protecting, and […]
May 27, 2011 by Kirsten K.
On May 14, Northeast Philadelphia residents gathered at Pennypack Environmental Center to claim their free trees and watch planting demonstrations. In support of the new Plant One Million initiative, PHS rolled out “A Tree in Every Yard,” a project that gave away trees to residents in certain zip codes. The Northeast was selected because the […]
Welcome back! Now that you’ve selected the proper species, picked a great looking tree, and transported it home, it’s time for the real fun to begin: planting! Follow these easy steps to plant your containerized tree: 1) Handle your tree by the container; never carry or move a tree by the trunk or branches. 2) […]
January 15, 2013 by Barb
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