Our fall fundraiser, Saplings & Spirits, was a smashing success this past Thursday, October 28th. Those of you who attended heard our exciting announcement: The Newport Tree Society is proud to announce the upcoming launch of The Newport Arboretum, New England’s first citywide arboretum. …CONTINUE READING…
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Newport’s signature copper beech trees have flourished in the city’s mild coastal climate for over 150 years, but now they are being threatened by blight. Loss of these large-scale specimen trees radically changes the historic character of the city’s neighborhoods. On Wednesday, November 3, at 11 a.m., experts from Bartlett Tree Experts will lead a discussion of the threat, and present an overview of Newport’s great variety of trees and how to maintain them. Admission is free, but advance registration is requested. Register online for Saving Newport’s Historic Trees, or call (401) 847-1000 ext 154. –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. …CONTINUE READING…
The City of Newport’s Tree & Open Space Commission & the Cranston Calvert Elementary School invite you to Arbor Day 2010. …CONTINUE READING…
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 …CONTINUE READING…  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… 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 support this program, please read on… …CONTINUE READING… 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
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