Events will start at the Creative Enterprise Zone Office at 2171 University Ave W. in Saint Paul.
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Saturday, February 17 11am-1pm:
Volunteer Prep: Warm clothes, gloves, bypass pruners and a foldable hand saw if available
Expect an hour presentation and discussion before heading over to Transfer road to prune newly planted trees. Expect to drive there. Snacks provided during the meeting.
Forum topics:
- Right Tree Right Place: Intro to Species Selection
- Around the World: Sponge Cities
- New Tech: iTree Tools
- Municipal Tree Policy: St. Paul Forestry
- Local Species Highlight
Volunteering: Pruning newly-planted trees on Transfer Road (weather permitting)
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Saturday, March 23 11am-1pm:
Volunteer Prep: Warm clothes, gloves, bypass pruners and a foldable hand saw if available
Expect an hour presentation and discussion before heading over to Pelham Boulevard to prune newly planted trees. Expect to drive there. Snacks provided during the meeting.
Forum topics:
- Tree Identification: Year Round
- Around the World: UK Veteran Trees & Hedging
- About Community Gravel Beds
- Local Species Highlight
Volunteering: Pruning newly-planted trees on Pelham Boulevard (weather permitting)