Volunteer Event:
@Pell Elementary School
Saturday Oct. 16 | 1-3pm
Calling helping hands to assist with caring for young city trees at Pell Elementary!
This botanically diverse group of trees were planted in 2017 and are known as the “Children’s Arboretum.” Tree care is a vital activity that will ensure the trees grow healthy and strong to provide shade, beauty, and learning opportunities. Experience is not necessary.
Registration is required.
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Volunteer Event:
@Miantonomi Park
Friday Oct 29th & Saturday Oct 30th | 1:30-2:30pm
Help the Newport Tree Conservancy reach our goal of planting 100 native trees in Miantonomi Park this October!
With 50 trees planted each year in 2020 and 2019, we are working to restore the urban forest canopy for the benefit of people and wildlife. Experience is not necessary. Tools will be provided. Bring your own gloves and water. Registration is required.
Recommended for families; Children must be accompanied
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Seed Collection Walking Workshop
@Morton Park
Friday Nov 5th, 11am-12pm
Learn from Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig and staff Horticulturist Kristyn Woodland as they cover a variety of techniques for collecting and storing local seeds.
The heart of fall is the time when the fruit of many trees is fully mature and ready for harvesting. Fall-collected seed is stored over winter and then planted in the springtime. Joe and Kristyn will go over what to look for, harvesting and overwintering techniques, and some useful information to get your seeds to germinate. Please dress appropriately. Feel free to bring something to store collected seeds. Registration is required.
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@Ballard Park
Friday Nov 19th, 10-11am
Join staff Environmental Educator Rachel Holbert for an engaging naturalist walk through the forest of Ballard Park. Participants will learn about seasonal changes and the interconnected systems that support the forest from the soil up. Topics will include trees, birds, mushrooms and more.
This will be the final free tree walk for 2021.
Please dress for the weather. Registration is required.