At the fall 2008 RNeighborWoods planting this group of tree enthusiasts included many neighborhood kids and was led by a newly certified Citizen Forester.   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 capacity and each year 500-900 boulevard trees are removed to disease or damage.   Since 2006, the RNeighborWoods program has organized the planting of over 1,000 trees on Rochester…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Wed, 2009-01-21 18:43. Start: 2009-02-13 09:30 End: 2009-02-13 14:00 Body: YOUR WOODLAND, YOUR LEGACY FEBRUARY 13, 2008 PLAINVIEW LEGION HALL 9:30-2:00 9:30 COFFEE, DOUGHNUTS AND REGISTRATION Compliments of Wabasha SWCD 10:00 WELCOME AND INFORMATION NEWS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS RICH BISKE, JOE BROWN 10:15 YOUR VISIONS, YOUR GOALS: DO YOUR HEIRS KNOW WHAT YOUR WISHES ARE? ANGIE GUPTA, MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE 10:45 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND LAND TRUSTS AN OPTION TO PROTECT YOUR LAND NANCY KAFKA,…

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Trees make good neighbors. Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 9 am, for a community boulevard tree planting in the south east Rochester Homestead Park – 8 ½ Street neighborhood. Since 2006, the RNeighborWoods group has planted 200 seedlings and 718 ball-in-burlap trees in Rochester. This fall, we received tree funds from the City of Rochester and RPU. We’ve purchased 100 boulevard trees and now we need your help to properly plant them. There is no pre-registration needed…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Fri, 2008-09-05 08:52. Start: 2008-09-20 08:00 End: 2008-09-20 12:00 Body: Citizen Forester Workshop Saturday, September 20, 8 am-noon, at Quarry Hill Nature Center Cost: $15 In spring 2007, led by the City Forester, 17 tree enthusiasts graduated as official Citizen Foresters. The class culminated with the group, led by Girl Scout Troop 100 planting a ball and burlap tree at the Quarry Hill Nature Center.   Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2008, for…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Thu, 2008-06-12 12:29. When Tuesday, August 12, 2008   Time Program starts at 8:00 AM Cost $65.00 includes lunch on site Attendance limited to the first 100 BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY Registration Send check to payable to Rochester Arborist Workshop Mail Payment Sarah Stegen@ Department of Natural Resources, 2300 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906. 2008 Tree Dissection Clinic With Gary Johnson & Ed Hayes GARY WANTS YOU TO BE THERE Program…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Tue, 2008-04-29 07:56. Since 2006, the RNeighborWoods group has planted 200 seedlings and 688 ball-in-burlap trees in Rochester.  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 winners of the spring 2008 RNeighborWoods Tree Grant – The Southern Woods Neighborhood Even if you…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Tue, 2008-03-18 03:58. Many participants at the fall 2008 planting had never planted a tree before. Pictured here, RNeighborWoods Coordinator Dave, greeted Marion Road neighbors, who cheerfully worked to help beautify their neighborhood. Trees make good neighbors. Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 9:30 am, for a community boulevard tree planting in the north east Rochester Northern Addition neighborhood across from Silver Lake. Since 2006, the RNeighborWoods group has planted 200 seedlings…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Tue, 2008-03-18 03:24. Members of the 2007 Spring RNeighborWoods Citizen Forester Training. Due to lack of registrations this session has been cancelled. Citizen Forester Workshop Saturday, April 19, 9 am – 3 pm, at Quarry Hill Nature Center Join us on Saturday, April 19, for an intense day of tree education, climbing, and planting. This class will give participants an increased awareness and knowledge of Rochester’s urban forest, even those who’ve already been through…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Tue, 2008-03-18 02:36. Mayor Brede, Terry Lee, and tree enthusiasts at the 2007 Arbor Day Celebration. The city Arbor Day festival has been moved to the Mayo Civic Center – North Hall due to the weather. Trees, food and music will still be provided starting at 11am and ending at 1pm. As stated by Arborday.org, Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska…

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Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Fri, 2008-02-29 23:09. A one-day workshop on managing forests will be offered on Saturday, March 15th at Saint Mary’s University in Winona.   Keynote Speaker: Hannah Texler, Regional Ecologist from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will speak on the trends and factors that are changing the Blufflands landscape. This workshop is designed to provide an opportunity for landowners to learn about forest management options and tools appropriate for the Bluffland’s forested landscape. Climate…

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