Vandalism in parks not restricted to statues Aug 23, 2009
One year, the park district planted trees for Arbor Day in cooperation with Tesoro. Within days, someone dug up and stole the new plants. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bloggers' challenge: Has Cache Valley's climate changed? Aug 22, 2009
jkshaw wrote on Aug 21, 2009 7:25 PM:" When we first moved to Cache County forty years ago, this high mountain valley was called Utahs Siberia. And it was indeed cold. Here in Lewiston the winter temperature once plunged to minus 42 during a cold spell that I and my children remember vividly. As I recall, it was in 1972. We were living on our 20-acre Lewiston farm at the time, and the house (circa 1872) was heated by an oil furnace. The oil in its tank outside settled into a soft slush. Our... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Statehood gallery Aug 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
DISTURBING THE PEACE: Longer NFL schedule will ruin August bliss Aug 20, 2009
It's one of the few months without any sort of holiday, not even a Valentines or an Arbor Day. The President invariably would vacation in August, and so Congress would close up shop and we'd be blissfully news-less. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Early Environmental Curriculum Aug 18, 2009
The creation of a national Arbor Day arose from conservationist thought. With the pioneer-frontier mindset still firmly planted in the minds of Americans, J. Sterling Morton encouraged the public to plant trees. (Suite101.com)
Arbor Day Foundation offers free white flowering dogwoods Aug 16, 2009
Anyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation during August will receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees ... White flowering dogwoods will add year-round beauty to homes and neighborhoods, said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation ... New members of the Arbor Day Foundation also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care, and Arbor Day, the foundation s bimonthly publication. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Letters to the editor (8/13/09) Aug 13, 2009
Next Arbor Day, when I plant trees with my grandchildren, I'll be sure to inform them they are ineffectual in their action since they didn't save every rainforest on Earth. -- Patti Scarbrough. (Anchorage Daily News)
More of this story Jul 30, 2009
In April, as part of local Arbor Day activities, members of the LVFD planted a Blue Spruce tree in his honor at Fireman's Park. YCD supervisor Bob Hector described Easton as a knowledgeable, quiet visionary and selfless worker. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Photo: Arbor Day Observance - better late than never Jul 20, 2009
The tree was planted next to Joe Juneau's gravesite for Arbor Day. The observance was admittedly late - Arbor Day in Alaska is the third Monday in May ... The tree was planted next to Joe Juneau's gravesite for Arbor Day. (Juneau Empire)
Sell brings funds to Lebanon Jul 16, 2009
The smallest was 250 for an Arbor Day celebration; the largest was 1 million to purchase 10. 21 acres at the south end of Cheadle Lake. (Lebanon Express, OR)
In the Garden: Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club celebrates 75 years Jul 10, 2009
In celebration of Arbor Day, we distribute a tree sapling to each first grade student in our schools along with instructions for planting and maintaining this gift. We are very involved in town beautification, planting, and maintaining 18 flower boxes throughout the two towns. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Saturday open house focuses on outdoor learning Jul 8, 2009
The classroom is part of a program created by the Arbor Day Foundation to encourage youth to include nature in everyday learning. Stadtfeld traveled to Nebraska City, Neb. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Final report released in Snowbird crash Jul 7, 2009
Friday's observance of National Arbor Day consisted of planting 54 varieties of maple trees and helped the school meet Tree Campus USA requirements. More than 60 volunteers including campus staff, students, university supporters and the public began planting the trees at noon and were finished by 1 p.m.. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Community Corner: Arneberg named tops out of 1,250 cadets Jul 1, 2009
To celebrate Arbor Day the last three years, the club purchased Wisconsin native trees for the Native Tree Project at Chippewa Falls Irvine Park. Founded in 1975, the Lake Wissota Garden Club is open to residents of the Chippewa Falls area. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Inactive Canes need to do something Jun 27, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Green Building.... New Trim EZ PRO SERIES Easy on the Environment Jun 21, 2009
And with any new order, we'll plant a tree in honor of the customer with the Arbor Day Foundation to help bring America's National Forests back to life. ABOUT LEED The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Devils Lake declared ‘Tree City USA’ for the 29th time Jun 20, 2009
The annual event is sponsored by the N.D. Forest Service, on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation. It was hosted by the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Letters to the editor Jun 18, 2009
A purchase from the Ipswich Garden Club plant sale helps to support environmental and Arbor Day programs at local schools, tree planting and identification throughout town, town beautification projects including the island in the center of town, holiday decorations for many public buildings in Ipswich and a variety of other programs. Maria Hebbel Johanna Zabriskie Co-chairwomen, Ipswich Garden Club plant sale COA thanks EBSCO To the editor. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Passero: Joining a green group Jun 18, 2009
Arbor Day Foundation (http://www ... The Arbor Day Foundation offers educational programs, conferences, publications, volunteer opportunities, tree planting, and all kinds of gift merchandise. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Good news, Atlanta: Your trees are thriving Jun 18, 2009
Indeed, according to the Select Sustainable Tree Trust, an organization that works with donors to donate large, sustainable trees to nonprofits in the South, each large sustainable shade tree planted can provide incredible benefits in quality of life $168,000 in environmental benefits in its first 50 years, according to the Arbor Day Foundation. Trees planted in cities and near roads are particularly effective if selected, grown and installed in a fashion that provides them with greater odds for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Let’s help you help the economy Jun 16, 2009
For Arbor Day, each third-grade student receives a bare root tree and a packet of seeds in April for them to plant and watch grow. By planting trees or a garden, or putting plants inside your home, each individual can impact the environment in a very positive way. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Commission seeks better cut for Charleston trees Jun 6, 2009
Information from the National Arbor Day Foundation about the detriments of tree topping was mailed last week to more than half a dozen trimmers, said commission Chairman Andy Methven ... When a tree s height needs to be reduced, the Arbor Day Foundation recommends a trimming process called crown reduction. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Council denies funds for trees Jun 6, 2009
Peyerk said his group planted trees and flowering shrubs in various locations throughout the area for Arbor Day. Blackford School classes have been involved in planting the trees and have used the trees for identifying species, Peyerk said. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Restaurant gardens taking root Jun 4, 2009
This Arbor Day, Watersong held an official groundbreaking for a proposed 300-square-foot raised bed garden. Watersong executive chef James Tsamoutales hopes the garden will eventually encompass three-quarters of an acre. (Florida Today)
Highland Village: Red, White & Blue Festival is June 6 May 31, 2009
A Family Fish Out is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Unity Park, with an Arbor Day Proclamation set for 11:30 a.m.. At 5 p.m. the gates will open at Copperas Branch Park, with entertainment by Micky and the Motorcars at 6:30 p.m., and Kevin Fowler at 8:15 p.m. The evening will conclude with a fireworks extravaganza. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Maris retiring after 15 years with Jefferson Elementary May 29, 2009
She has a centrally located classroom in the school s new wing and her students planted a tree outside this classroom on Arbor Day this year. I have loved teaching here, Maris said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A new tree grows in Lawrence May 28, 2009
LAWRENCE -- Lawrence Township's Shade Tree Advisory Committee celebrated Arbor Day by having a tree planted at Lawrenceville Elementary School on May 11 ... The Committee has recognized Arbor Day with tree planting activities every year since 1996 ... A township council proclamation was issued recognizing Arbor Day on the official day, April 24. (NJ.com -- Times)
Real Estate Records, 5/24 May 24, 2009
201 N. 12th St., Arbor Day Foundation, Suite 100, tenant up-fit of existing space. Tenant: Panera Bread, with an outdoor cafe seating area restaurant, 450,000. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Funds helps restore park's land, garden May 23, 2009
Earlier this month, about 200 volunteers from the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA) celebrated Arbor Day by sprucing up Minute Man National Historical Park, clearing unhealthy, invasive and dying shrubbery around North Bridge ... Not only are both the group and park celebrating anniversaries this year MAA their 30th and Minute Man its 50th but the group s Arbor Day project at the park comes on the heels of Minute Man receiving an influx in funding for restoration work from the , or ARRA,... (Concord Journal, MA)
Atlantic named Tree City USA by Arbor Day Foundation May 23, 2009
Published: Friday, May 22, 2009 9:13 AM CDT ATLANTIC-Atlantic has recently been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. This is the 14th year Atlantic has received this national recognition. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Us, a 'Tree City?' May 19, 2009
You only have to do four things to be a "Tree City USA." You have to have a tree board or department (our parks department qualifies), spend $2 a resident on landscaping, promote Arbor Day and have a local tree ordinance. We have a tree ordinance, but from looking around, you'd think ours says, "The right to cut or kill trees shall not be infringed.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Gateway Services observes National Arbor Day May 19, 2009
Gateway Services of Princeton observed National Arbor Day by planting a Prairie Fire Crab tree in the yard of their community residence on North Maple Street ... Princeton Mayor Keith Cain proclaimed April 24 as Arbor Day in the city of Princeton ... Princeton has met the qualifications as a Tree City by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 20 consecutive years. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
North Andover celebrates Arbor Day May 16, 2009
First-grader Charlotte Yorke reads her original poem about Arbor Day at North Andover's first Arbor Day celebration, held Thursday at the Franklin School ... North Andover held its first Arbor Day celebration Thursday morning at the Franklin School. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Plant a tree for your tomorrow May 15, 2009
On May 1, Butler Elementary School students planted a tree at the Town Field in honor of Arbor Day ... This yearly "turning of the leaves" is celebrated at the beginning of May on Arbor Day when school children help plant a tree ... Thanks goes not only to the Butler School and the tree warden, but also to the town planting crew and the Shade Tree Committee, all of whom watch out for the science and the celebration of Arbor Day and the town's trees. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Water's what lawns need most May 14, 2009
Arbor Day Ceremony: 2 p.m. Monday, at Trailside Elementary School, 5151 Abbott Road. Vegetables in the ground this week: Beets, carrots, collards, kohlrabi, lettuce, Swiss chard, turnip, zucchini. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tree saplings presented to Hamilton-Wenham elementary school students on Arbor Day May 13, 2009
First grade student Mia Stebenne, 7, smells a lilac branch during the Hamilton-Wenham Garden Clubs visit to the Buker School, part of an Arbor Day program ... The Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club presented an Arbor Day program to the first grade students in the Hamilton-Wenham elementary schools. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Candidate makes policy papers available electronically May 12, 2009
Any proceeds will fund tree planting on Arbor Day 2010. "From the very start of this campaign we said we were going to do things differently," the Missoula lawyer said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Racine man runs for good cause May 10, 2009
Last week the Garden Club of Racine celebrated Arbor Day, albeit a little late, with the planting of a Magnolia tree in Racine's Mound Cemetery. The tree was planted in memory of Edward Wickert. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
City making more budget cuts May 8, 2009
Within those 99 communities, only 10 have received growth awards, and Montrose has received several for its work in Cerise Park, Arbor Day contests and tree-planting events. Growth awards are given to communities that go beyond the basic scope of the program. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Flooding remains hot topic at city meeting May 6, 2009
The mayor made two proclamations: He proclaimed May 15 as Arbor Day in Devils Lake and proclaimed May 3 - 9 as Children s Mental Health Awareness Week. Fire Chief Jim Moe reported that cleanup continues on the Porter Brothers property and the former CP Rail building on the corner of 10th Street and 5th Avenue will be torn down this summer. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Arbor Day: Wahpeton celebrates 25 years as a Tree City May 5, 2009
Wahpeton Central Elementary fifth-graders, from Mrs. Pederson s and Mrs. LaNoue s class, had a sunshine filled afternoon Friday planting numerous trees at the Chahinkapa Zoo in honor of Arbor Day. The students also learned the how to correctly plant a tree from Wahpeton Parks and Recreation Director Wayne Beyer. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
It Happened in Keokuk May 5, 2009
A large group of people participated in this year's Arbor Day celebration by donating trees to be planted in the city's parks. May 4, 1909. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Prayer day activities planned May 5, 2009
Thursday, November 1, 2007 2:12 PM CDT. RACINE COUNTY - Many in the community are planning to come together Thursday for the nation's official day of prayer. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Lowell School remembers old trees, celebrates new ones at Arbor Day assembly May 4, 2009
On Friday in a school-wide assembly celebrating Arbor Day, which was April 24, Hayward reminded Lowell students why the maples had to come down. He also talked about the new white oaks, and put on a presentation about the. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Sight, not sound that gives worms away May 3, 2009
Arbor Day was Friday, April 24. It was a day dedicated to tree planting. (Forest Republican, WI)
USD students, faculty celebrate 100th birthday of state's oldest maple tree May 3, 2009
" Ask him how often he prescribes a tonic for them. He will probably answer," Very, very frequently. " Then ask him about Ayer's nonalcoholic Sarsaparilla as a tonic for the young.UP IN THE AIR: Do you want to take a ride in a balloon? The irrepressible Dick Klegin, about to pull off a balloon show in Sioux City, announced yesterday that on the afternoon of Memorial day, C.H. Perrigo, of Chicago, secretary of the Aeronautic club, will make an ascension, with prominent citizens of Sioux City in... (Sioux City Journal)
Foundation, car-rental firm team up to plant new trees May 2, 2009
About 112,000 seedlings will be planted this summer on U.S. Forest Service lands near Lincoln that burned during the 2003 Snow/Talon wildfire, made possible by a 35,000 grant through Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the Arbor Day Foundation ... This is the fourth year Enterprise and the Arbor Day Foundation have teamed up with the U.S. Forest Service to plant one million trees annually to help replace those lost to disease, fire and other natural disasters. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Arbor Day Celebrations May 2, 2009
In Vermont, the first Friday in May is Arbor Day. And kids at the Charlotte Central School celebrated by caring for the trees behind the school, and by planting new ones. (WCAX.com, VT)
Topsfield celebrates Arbor Day May 2, 2009
It s the scientific name of an eastern redbush; a purplish blossoming tree that was planted outside the school yesterday as part of the town s Arbor Day festivities ... Topsfield Selectman Nancy Luther, who also lives close by, read an Arbor Day proclamation that described how the holiday came to be and why it was celebrated. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Portsmouth remains Tree City May 2, 2009
PORTSMOUTH The city of Portsmouth has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 10th year of national recognition, City Manager John Bohenko announced Friday ... The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service ... To receive the Tree City USA designation, a community must have a: tree board or department, tree care ordinance, comprehensive community... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Belmont celebrates Arbor Day Friday Apr 30, 2009
Belmont will celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of a tree at the tot lot at Town Field on Beech Street and Waverley Street at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 1. The fourth grade class from the Daniel Butler School will participate in the Arbor Day celebration. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Farber Arbor Day Winner Apr 30, 2009
Alexandra Farber, a sixth grade student at Britton-Hecla Elementary in Britton, is the winner of the 2009 South Dakota Arbor Day Essay/Poem Contest. The contest provides fifth and six grade students an opportunity to write essays or poems on the importance of Arbor Day and tree planting in South Dakota ... Farber's first place poem was selected for its creativity and positive message in appreciation of trees and Arbor Day. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Watertown Town Council in 60 seconds Apr 30, 2009
The Town Council accepted proclamations recognizing the 30th anniversary of , the retirement of Fire Capt. Daniel Walsh and Arbor Day 2009. Town Councilor Susan Falkoff asked the town manager to prepare for her an updated list of streets getting repaired this year, and an update on the Coolidge Square study. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Ocoee OK’s cutting-edge software to expedite development process Apr 30, 2009
proclaimed April 24 as Arbor Day in the city of Ocoee. congratulated Yancy Cleveland, a 20-year veteran of the Ocoee Fire Department on his promotion from lieutenant to battalion chief. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Tree City USA Apr 30, 2009
The requirements necessary for a city to apply to become a Tree City are to have a tree department, tree care ordinance, community forestry program and an annual budget of at least $2 per capita and a citywide observance of Arbor Day. Sponsored by the Arbor Foundation in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, the Tree City USA program names thousands of cities every year that corresponds with their... (The Battalion, TX)
Downtown Development Advisory Committee Chairwoman Melinda Moses inspects a sign Tuesday evening that was left in a vacant lot along Marion Avenue. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Apr 30, 2009
City Clerk Audrey Sikes said interim City Manager Dave Clanton, who had left the meeting earlier, suggested dedicating a tree in honor of Shoemaker at the Florida Arbor Day event next January. Natural Gas Director Steve Baltzley suggested starting the addition of memorial bricks with names on them placed in a city park. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Rotary Club gives Dollar trees new IDs Apr 30, 2009
The club then celebrated the task and Arbor Day on April 24, with a picnic at Dollar. All residents will now be able to show off their knowledge throughout the valley as they point out to their friends a southern magnolia here, eastern redbud there, tulip tree and more. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Area Students Plant Trees Apr 30, 2009
Arbor Day activities were held with third graders at Veblen, Britton and Langford schools last week Wednesday ... Students and their teachers have been studying trees and the history of Arbor Day in their classrooms ... An apple demonstration showing the Earth's cropland, Guess the Tree scent contest, and an "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown" video were presented to promote the importance of trees in our lives. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
City recognized for preservation; two awards presented at Arbor Day event Apr 29, 2009
The City of Rockport celebrated Arbor Day Monday, April 27 next to the new 34-acre Tule Park Preserve ... Published: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:09 PM CDT The City of Rockport held an Arbor Day observance Monday, April 27 at which Texas State Forest Service representative Paul Johnson presented the city with its 11th consecutive Tree City USA Award and its third Tree City USA Growth Award ... With a thick backdrop of trees, Staley noted, We re not planting a tree (in observance of Arbor Day) this... (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Marshfield plants a tree in Sullivan's honor Apr 29, 2009
On a cloudless Arbor Day April 24, the sun lit up Sullivan s silver hair, and she wore a festive, rainbow-colored lei she was born in Hawaii as she was honored at the town s annual Arbor Day celebration ... Sullivan has been retired for three years, but still organizes Adopt an Island, Tree City USA and the Arbor Day celebration. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Southbury Honors George StoneDuring Arbor Day Celebration Apr 29, 2009
Members of the Stone family were at Community House Park on Arbor Day for the dedication of a Memorial Sugar Maple in memory of George Stone, Sr., and his lifetime of community service to the town of Southbury; (from left) George Stone, Jr., Mrs. George Stone, Sr., Mark and Lissa Stone, Mrs. George Stone, Jr., and Linda Stone Harvey ... SOUTHBURY - April 24, Arbor Day, was celebrated in Southbury under the aegis of the Southbury Historical Tree Restoration Committee on a clear crisp spring... (Voices, CT)
Austin Elementary School student wins regional division of the state poster contest Apr 29, 2009
Keep Coppell Beautiful has announced that winner of the city of Coppell s Arbor Day poster contest is the regional winner of the statewide contest. Lea Balcerzak, a student at Austin Elementary School, created artwork based on the theme of Trees are Terrificin Cities and Towns for the Texas Forest Service s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest ... "We are pleased to have an outstanding student like Lea to represent the city of Coppell, said Cristal Rollins, community program coordinator. Her entry... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fresno State named Tree Campus USA member Apr 28, 2009
Friday's observance of National Arbor Day consisted of planting 54 varieties of maple trees and helped the school meet Tree Campus USA requirements ... Rafael Olivera rakes the base of a tree in a row of maples during Friday's Arbor Day tree planting along Fresno State's Maple Mall, a natural extension of Maple Ave just south of the Satellite Student Union ... Janet Fortune, executive director of Tree Fresno, said Tree Fresno, the San Joaquin River Parkway and the Sierra Foothill Conservancy... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Driver Hopes to Shift the Indy 500 Into Neutral Apr 28, 2009
In collaboration with HVM Racing, who will field the car for Philippe, the i Drive Green team is taking steps become the first to take the green flag at The Brickyard carrying a green certification from the National Arbor Day Foundation. All the crew members and all of the mechanics, they re not happy about it but they have all had to become eco drivers, the truck driver has become an eco driver as well, and the goal is to make sure that we can offset our carbon footprint, Philippe says. (Fox News)
Princeton City Council 4-20 Apr 28, 2009
Heard Mayor Keith Cain proclaim April 24 as Arbor Day in Princeton. Cain urged residents to observe the day by planting one or more trees. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
