2010 Tree of the Year Contest Begins on Arbor Day!

–April 30 through November 30, 2010–

To celebrate the magnificent trees of Newport, the Newport Tree and Open Space Commission and the Newport Tree Society announce the second annual Tree of the Year Contest.

Newport's 2010 Arbor Day Celebration

The City of Newport’s Tree & Open Space Commission & the Cranston Calvert Elementary School invite you to Arbor Day 2010.

February 25th Lecture Event

“Forests in Crisis: A Sustainable Solution”
Lecture Sponsored by the Newport Tree Society

The Newport Tree Society is pleased to welcome Florence Reed of Sustainable Harvest International, our guest speaker for this year’s lecture event. Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) addresses the tropical deforestation crisis by

Have a Tree Planted at Wholesale Cost

The City of Newport’s 2010 Bare Root Tree Program is in full swing. Commit to caring for a young tree, and the City of Newport will provide one at wholesale cost and plant it for you!  Does it get any better than that?

Take a peek at the list of available trees and download an application. The tree must [...]

Grade Change Threatens Aquidneck Ave Trees

Red Maples on Aquidneck Ave., suffering from a drastic grade change and soil compaction.

To witness an example of the damage that can result when trees suffer an inappropriate grade change, drive past the field of red maples on the west side of Aquidneck Avenue just south of Green End Avenue…

1st Newport Tree Walk Available Online!

Our first Newport Tree Walk map is now available online – scroll down to the map below, or click here to download a printable version of the Colonial Tree Walk.  To learn more about the fascinating history behind Newport’s urban forest, the goals behind the creation of these tree walks, and how you can help [...]

Asian Longhorned Beetle Update

Please take a moment to visit the Rhode Island Tree Council website to view some important updates on the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation.

Asian Longhorned Beetle