Mark your calendar - NTC will hold our 5th annual Miantonomi Park reforestation tree planting event on Friday October 27th and Saturday October 28th. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help us get 100 native trees in the ground over the span of two days. Each tree will be watered and mulched to ensure they become well-established before the coming winter. Experience is not necessary; bring your love for this North End Neighborhood park and willingness to dig in the dirt. 

Volunteers can sign up on our website whether you are an individual, bringing your family, or a group of friends. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Questions or need accommodations? Email Volunteer@NewportTree.org or call 401-264-1788 for assistance. 

Now that September is upon us, NTC is looking forward to returning to school programs. We can’t wait to share experiences from Rogers, Thompson, Pell, and East Bay Met classrooms and beyond this coming academic year! If you are an educator and would like to inquire about customized enrichment programs, request a program here!

We are happy to announce that our Fall Tree Program, seeking to help our community as a whole gain more access to trees and the shade they offer, will be launching soon! Be on the lookout for more information in next month's newsletter and other outlets. You can learn more about tree equity in our community here.

One of our main goals here at the Newport Tree Conservancy is to replenish and encourage the growth and spread of our urban canopy. This fall, you have the unique opportunity to be a part of this initiative.

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy as we tour the breathtaking landscape of Bellevue House Arboretum! Enjoy the gardens with their delightful ornamental pools, oriental water garden, and moss garden thriving under a natural sheltered space created by an immense Fernleaf Beech. Bellevue House features a massive Horse Chestnut that predates the house built in 1910 and is suspected to be the oldest and largest on Aquidneck Island. Other specimen trees include a magnificent Scots Pine, Hemsley Snowball, massive English Yews, Turkey Oak, and European Ash. Please dress for the weather. Water is encouraged.

The Newport Tree Conservancy invites you to "An Evening with Rose Levine" hosted by Susan King and James Day. Join us for this exclusive event with performances by Rose Levine and piano by Larry Brown two nights only! It's sure to be an evening of fun, with special thanks to Vicker's Liquors. Simply select 'More Options' under Date and Time to choose your preferred night of entertainment.

Rose Levine has been performing in Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines on Fire Island for many years. She has also performed at the finest Cabaret venues in New York City. In addition, Rose has performed in Ft Lauderdale, Puerto Vallarta, Hudson, NY, Southampton and now Newport. She has successfully raised thousands of dollars for many charities and is looking forward to meeting you in Newport, RI!

Join Newport Tree Conservancy for a detailed look into the delicate art of coastal gardening as we bring our season of Arboreta tours to a close. Salt Marsh Arboretum is a species diverse landscape bordering on the restored salt marshes of Gooseneck Cove. Estate gardener Devin Skelly will join us for an engaging look at the intensive restoration efforts made, involving the reestablishment of native species. Devin will show us around the arboretum, describe the horticultural and restorative work he has done, and showcase the plant collection. Highlights of the arboretum include a paperbark maple grove, young giant sequoia trees, a collection of buckeyes (Aesculus), and the rare wheel tree (Trochodendron aralioides).

General admission will open Saturday, September 16th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.