Join us Friday, August 26th, to celebrate the Evening of the Arboreta hosted by Lynn and Peggy Comfort. You are invited for cocktails and take the opportunity to salute the incredible results the Newport Tree Conservancy has achieved, thanks to the generosity of supporters like you.
There will be an auction of specially selected trees grown in our Heritage Tree Center. Proceeds from this event benefit our educational programs and planting initiatives.
Tickets are still available via the link below. RSVP by Aug 16th.
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Field Notes:
Beech Leaf Disease in Newport
Information from the Living Collections Manager, Joe Verstandig
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A new pathogen, discovered in Ohio 10 years ago, has made its arrival in Newport. This disease, a microscopic foliar nematode (Litylenchuys crenatae ssp. mccannii), has
quickly established itself and poses a serious threat to Newport’s finest collection of trees, our beloved beeches.
Beach Leaf Disease, shortened to BLD, was discovered in western Rhode Island in 2020, where it has wreaked havoc on wild American beech (Fagus grandifolia). From there, it has spread throughout the state, including Newport, where trees in our public parks and private properties are showing infection.
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By joining the Newport Tree Conservancy as a member, you are supporting a wide range of initiatives that benefit our community and our shared tree canopy. These include planting nearly 200 trees per year, leading nature-based educational programs in our public schools, historic preservation, guided tours and workshops, and facilitating volunteer opportunities that directly impact our trees and the community they're in. |
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Our members provide essential sustaining support of our work. If you believe all Newporters deserve the benefits of a thriving community forest, please join us or renew your membership today. |
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Save the Date: More Arboreta Days |
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Coming this September 9th, take a tour of even more of Newport's hidden gem arboreta. Be on the lookout for details on our upcoming tour of gorgeous private properties that will be open to the public for one day only and available for you to enjoy. Bask in the gardens, cool off in the shade of their beautiful trees, and learn more about what makes these unique arboreta so wonderful. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Planting the Seed of Things to Come |
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We are happy to announce the launch of our Fall Tree Program, seeking to help our community as a whole gain more access to trees and the shade they offer. Be on the lookout for more information in next month's newsletter and other outlets.
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.
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Volunteer with Tree Corps
Thursdays & select Saturdays in August
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Various Parks
Join us for weekly tree care! Green thumbs and new friends looking to gain experience are all welcome. We will be meeting every Thursday in August from 10am to noon! Don't forget to sign up for alerts as we update volunteer opportunity locations and dates.
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Tuesday August 9th,
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Miantonomi Park – Free
NTC hosts the RI Tree Council in Miantonomi Park. Identifying Trees is a fun process. Sleuthing your way to understanding, noticing details and applying interesting terms to them. Simply an intriguing brain exercise. Learn a simple way to use assorted plant parts (leaves, fruit, bark, cones and flowers) to identify common evergreen and deciduous trees. The goals are to have people more comfortable with the process, and aim at more astute observation for more specific revelation.
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August Tree Walk: Aquidneck Park - A Closer Look at Beech Leaf Disease
Friday August 12th,
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Aquidneck Park - Free
Take a stroll through scenic Aquidneck park with NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig as we take a look at a diverse collection of specimen and ornamental trees, most notably beech (Fagus sp.) and its cultivated varieties. Beech Leaf Disease has recently established itself in Newport. We will discuss the pathogen, identify symptoms, actions we are taking to combat BLD, and how homeowners can do the same. We will also enjoy glorious mature plants of other species, including maple, oak, and more! Please dress appropriately for a walking tour.
Sponsored by: Discover Newport
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Wednesday August 17th,
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Middletown - $15
($10 for Members)
The summer of Arboreta continues with another outstanding opportunity to tour a private garden! Tag along with NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig for a tree tour of a beautiful seaside arboretum. Stonybrook is an early 20th century Gothic Revival manor house, with 4.8 acres of gorgeous collections with the Sakonnet river passage as the backdrop, diverged by a small creek from which the property earns its name. Plant highlights include an extensive beech collection, a host of conifers, mature oaks, and plants capable of thriving in the harsh maritime climate. Cultivation notes, identification tips, and interesting and unusual facts pertaining to collection will be discussed. Please dress to walk around. Water is highly encouraged.
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