Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Thu, 2009-10-29 20:51. Start: 2010-02-19 09:00 End: 2010-02-19 15:00 Body: Mark Your Calendars Now! When: Friday February 19, 2010. Where: Rochester’s International Event Center Registration is on-line at www.rochesterarboristworkshop.com Tom Smiley Arboricultural Researcher Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory Charlotte, NC Tom Smiley is an arboriculture teacher, trainer and researcher for the world renowned F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company. Tom has been a national and international leader in the development of hazardous tree risk assessments. He…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Thu, 2009-10-29 20:51. Start: 2010-02-19 09:00 End: 2010-02-19 15:00 Body: Mark Your Calendars Now! When: Friday February 19, 2010. Where: Rochester’s International Event Center Registration is on-line at www.rochesterarboristworkshop.com Tom Smiley Arboricultural Researcher Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory Charlotte, NC Tom Smiley is an arboriculture teacher, trainer and researcher for the world renowned F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company. Tom has been a national and international leader in the development of hazardous tree risk assessments. He…

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  Since 2006, the RNeighborWoods group has planted over 1,000 boulevard trees in Rochester neighborhoods.  At RNeighbors, we know that trees make good neighbors. That is why we partner with the City and the Park and Rec Department to offer the RNeighborWoods Tree grant for a winning neighborhood to receive free boulevard trees. Announcing the winner of the fall 2009 RNeighborWoods Tree Grant – The NW neighborhood surrounding 26th Street Even if you don’t reside in this neighborhood, but love…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Wed, 2009-09-30 13:23. 100 trees were in the ground by 11 am. What a team! On Saturday, September 27, 2008, over 175 school and service groups, neighbors, families, RNeighborWoods partners, volunteers, and Citizen Foresters planted 100 new trees in the southeast Rochester neighborhood of Homestead Park.     Currently there are 29,088 vacant boulevard tree spaces throughout Rochester neighborhoods, out of a total of 98,475 spaces. The city is currently at 30% less than…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Tue, 2009-06-09 23:02. An record breaking class of 28 individuals came out early on Saturday, April 18, to learn all about trees at the Quarry Hill Nature Center.     Citizen Forester Workshop Saturday, September 26, 2009 8am-noon Quarry Hill Nature Center Cost: $15   Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2009, for an intense day of tree education, climbing, and planting. This class will give participants an increased awareness and knowledge of Rochester’s…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Wed, 2009-06-03 13:37. Start: 2009-06-11 12:00 End: 2009-06-11 13:00 Body: The below information was posted by the Forestry Educator for the University of Minnesota, Angela Gupta. For additional information call (507) 280-2869 or email Angela Gupta. Emerald Ash Borer Lunch & Learn Thursday, June 11, 2009 Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle from China that has the potential to kill all of Minnesota’s native ash trees, has been in the news a lot recently….

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Mon, 2009-05-18 12:13. SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, August 18 The Rochester Arborist Workshop is holding its annual summer workshop on Tuesday, August 18 Slatterly Park, Rochester, MN Ever wonder how to not let the competition pass you by? Trying to find something new to challenge the way you do things? Come to the RAW and learn from some of the best in the industry • Great education for arborists, urban foresters, students and industry…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Sat, 2009-04-18 09:31. Date: April 24, 2009 Place: Central Park Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.   2008 Poster Winner, Alicia Cowl, Jefferson Elementary Free tree seedlings while supplies last Live music by Paul Mayasich w/ Benderheads Hot dogs, pop, and more An appearance by Smokey Bear Sponsored by: RPU, Maier Forest and Tree, Minnesota DNR, and Rochester Park and Recreation Participants include: Hy-Vee, Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Minnesota DNR, RNeighborWoods, Rochester Public Works…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Mon, 2009-03-02 20:03. The 2008 Fall Citizen Forester class enjoyed a lovely fall morning of tree information and completed the class by planting a tree in Quarry Hill’s front yard.     Citizen Forester Workshop Saturday, April 18,, 8 am-noon Quarry Hill Nature Center Cost: $15   Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2009, for an intense day of tree education, climbing, and planting. This class will give participants an increased awareness and knowledge…

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