March 2010 – RNeighbors

8th Annual Arbor Day Event – Moved to Graham Arena 1

March 28, 2010

Presented by Rochester Public Utilities and Maier Forest and Tree When: Friday, April 30th from 11am-1 pm Where-Moved due to weather – to Graham Arena 1 at the county fairgrounds Festivities: 3,000 free trees to give away, live music, free lunch (hot dogs, corn, chips and soda), tree experts on hand, free cfl’s, register for your chance to win a rain barrel and compost bin, balloonists, poster contest ceremony, tree planting and much more!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald Ash Borer

March 25, 2010

Photo: This group of tree lovers helped to plant 100 trees in the Slatterly Park neighborhood in October 2009. You can help plant trees and combat the Emerald Ash Borer at our next tree planting on April 24. Answers below were provided by our City Forester, Jacob Ryg. Why are we not attempting to treat Ash Trees with chemicals? Answer: There are chemicals that work, but this is not an economical option due to the fact that you have to…

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2010 Spring RNeighborWoods Community Tree Planting

March 23, 2010

At the fall 2009 RNeighborWoods planting this group of Slatterly Park neighbors joined in the effort to get 100 news trees planted in their neighbohrood. Did you know that currently there are 28,434 vacant boulevard tree spaces throughout Rochester neighborhoods, out of a total of 56,550 spaces? Our neighborhoods are at about 50% capacity and each year 600-900 boulevard trees are removed to disease or damage. Trees make good neighbors. Come join us for our largest community tree planting to…

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Rochester Arborist Workshop

March 20, 2010

We have an exciting program planned for 2010. The Rochester Arborist Workshop is partnering with The Shade Tree Short Course. The Summer Workshop is Wednesday July 14, 2010 Mayo Civic Center, Rochester Minnesota. Save This Date! Dynamic Tree Dynamics with Ken James and Brian Kane In this one day workshop, we will look at tree dynamics, wind loads and the difference between statics and dynamics. We will compare the static pull tree test from Germany to actual dynamic wind load…

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A Litter Bit Better! 2010 Trash Mountain

March 20, 2010

Photo: This was the first year of Litter Bit Better! and is the Trash Mountain of 2007. Over 1,384 volunteers city-wide scoured ditches, parks, and boulevards to pick up over 20,000 pounds of trash! Service groups, scout troops, faith groups, and 10 Neighborhood Associations registered and participated. Have you been noticing the sudden appearance of green trash bags and blue recycling bag along roadsides, at parks, and in the hands of litter pickers? This year, nearly 3,500 volunteers trolled…

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A Litter Bit Better 2010

March 20, 2010

Pick it up on April 17-24 During the week of April 17-24, 2010, volunteers from Rochester neighborhoods, businesses, groups, and individuals will be joining together to pick up the litter in our community. You can help by volunteering to pick up Rochester. Register after March 15 on our website or by calling 328-2431. April 17-24 Groups collect litter across Rochester Saturday, April 24, 9 am RNeighborWoods tree planting in the Manor Park and Diamond Ridge neighborhoods. Meet at Manor Park, 4238 Manor…

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Active Living Workshop

March 19, 2010

The southeastern MN and Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) grantees are hosting an Active Living Workshop on April 7th. The keynote speaker, Mark Fenton, is a vocal pedestrian advocate and recognized authority on Public Health issues and the need for environmental, community, and public policy intiatives to encourage more walking and bicycling. Register for this free workshop and lunch here. Registration closes on March 3oth.

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Lions Avenues of Flags

March 19, 2010

The Rochester Host Lions Club is now offering individuals in selected neighborhoods in the City of Rochester an opportunity to show their pride and patriotism by displaying the American Flag in front of their homes on five national holidays per year: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veteran’s Day. These flags will be purchased and the poles attached and assembled by Lions’ members. Subscription donations will be sold by our members at a cost $40 each year….

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2010 Spring Citizen Forester Training

March 19, 2010

When: Saturday, April 10, 2010. 8am to Noon. Where: Quarry Hill Nature Center Community Ed Class Number: 8644.221 Price: $15.00 Become a part of the Rochester urban forester team through this course led by the City of Rochester Forestry Division and RNeighborWoods. This class is packed with tree education, climbing, and planting. You’ll be an active participant in learning tree planting basics, care, basic arboriculture, urban forest advocacy, and hands-on activities. Discover techniques that will give you the knowledge to correctly…

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