http://wotbn.net/the-washington-post-strolls-down-cary-street/ News from the Carytown and Museum District areas Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:50:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://wotbn.net/the-washington-post-strolls-down-cary-street/#comment-9397 Norm Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:51:52 +0000 http://wotbn.net/the-washington-post-strolls-down-cary-street/#comment-9397 1. Tree Steward Classes Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Tree Steward Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:30-8:30PM at the Byrd Park Roundhouse on Feb.4, 11, 18, & 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Contact Norm Brown at (804) 646-6785 for more information. Class topics include Tree Identification, Tree Biology, Selecting Planting Sites, Selecting Trees, Planting and Care, Health and Maintenance, and Proper Pruning Methods. Classes will be taught by area professionals in the tree care industry. Registration is $95. Each participant is also asked to commit to 20hrs of community service upon completion of the program. Also, on Saturday, April 5th, volunteers will be offered training to drive the City Watering Truck. The Class will be held from 8:30AM to 12 noon at the Byrd Park Roundhouse. Pre-registration is required. Volunteers do not have to take the Tree Stewards class. The deadline for registration by mail has been moved to Jan 25th, registration will also be available at the door. The cost of the program covers the pruning tools that the Stewards will receive at the end of the program. The tools are 1 pruning saw, 1 sheath, 1 hand pruner and a safety vest. A certificate of Completion will be awarded at the end of the service hour commitment. All remaining funds will be used toward Tree Steward Projects For an application go to: http://groups.google.com/group/richmondtreestewards?lnk=srg Thank You 1. Tree Steward Classes
Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Tree Steward Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:30-8:30PM at the Byrd Park Roundhouse on Feb.4, 11, 18, & 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Contact Norm Brown at (804) 646-6785 for more information.
Class topics include Tree Identification, Tree Biology, Selecting Planting Sites, Selecting Trees, Planting and Care, Health and Maintenance, and Proper Pruning Methods. Classes will be taught by area professionals in the tree care industry.
Registration is $95. Each participant is also asked to commit to 20hrs of community service upon completion of the program.
Also, on Saturday, April 5th, volunteers will be offered training to drive the City Watering Truck. The Class will be held from 8:30AM to 12 noon at the Byrd Park Roundhouse. Pre-registration is required. Volunteers do not have to take the Tree Stewards class.
The deadline for registration by mail has been moved to Jan 25th,
registration will also be available at the door.
The cost of the program covers the pruning tools that the Stewards will receive at the end of the program. The tools are 1 pruning saw, 1 sheath, 1 hand pruner and a safety vest. A certificate of Completion will be awarded at the end of the service hour commitment. All remaining funds will be used toward Tree Steward Projects
For an application go to:
http://groups.google.com/group/richmondtreestewards?lnk=srg
Thank You

]]> http://wotbn.net/the-washington-post-strolls-down-cary-street/#comment-9365 Tony Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:44:54 +0000 http://wotbn.net/the-washington-post-strolls-down-cary-street/#comment-9365 Of course I am biased but the New Years event couldnt hurt Carytown's PR. Of course I am biased but the New Years event couldnt hurt Carytown’s PR.

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