February Newsletter
Get Ready, Get Set
Free Tree Walks Return This Spring!
One of our favorite programs, free tree walks return to a neighborhood near you! The Newport Tree Conservancy's mission is to cultivate a healthy, growing city-wide arboretum for all to enjoy. A large part of those efforts is exploring the urban forest around us and educating our participants about the trees and other plants we encounter every day, from natives to ornamentals. There are unique and beautiful trees in every neighborhood that are worth taking a second look at. As spring unfolds into summer and then fall, we invite you to join us on a tour each month to explore local green spaces and all they have to offer.

We will be kicking off the new year with our first tree walk on March 30th. These events do fill up quickly, so sign up today. Be on the lookout for more special events near you!
Citizens Bank Awards Champion in Action Grant to NTC
We are delighted to announce that NTC has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Citizens through their Champions in Action program.

These funds will directly support our planting and outreach efforts as we work towards creating an equitable and sustainable urban forest for all Newporters.

We look forward to working with NBC 10 WJAR to increase awareness of our work over the coming year. Click the link below to watch the announcement converage presented by by Mario Hilario.
Upcoming Events
Beech Leaf Disease Information and a Practical Approach

Saturday February 11th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Program - Free

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a virtual lecture on Beech Leaf Disease, which has recently been detected in Newport. NTC staff will review the latest research on what the disease is, mechanisms of spread, and impact to American and European beeches. Learn to spot signs of BLD, as well as recent insights into treatments that could help preserve these magnificent trees as research continues. The program will include a Q&A session and further resources. 
Winter Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Saturday February 25th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Program - Free

Warm up to spring as we discuss the much appreciated winter flowering trees and shrubs.
While the list of winter flowering woodies isn’t very long, some outstanding plants simply are not as known and grown as often as others. We’ll discuss winter choices for the garden and home landscape, while also diving deeper into a couple of major groups, such as witch hazels and camellias. Cultivation, where to purchase and observe, and the best cultivated varieties will be discussed in detail.
First Spring Tree Walk: Old Beach Road Neighborhood

Thursday March 30th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Newport - Free

The long awaited first tree walk of the year is here! Join us for a peaceful and enlightening neighborhood walk on Old Beach Road and adjacent streets. Signs of spring will be in abundance, and we’ll be searching for overlooked points of interest. Early flowers, interesting bark, broadleaf evergreens, and noble specimens are in store. We will also touch upon spring ephemerals. Please dress appropriately for the weather.