Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Caring for Street Trees Workshop

Tree Canopy



This looks like a great community opportunity! Plus you'll learn some good skills in the process.

Caring for Street Trees Workshop
In partnership with the New York Tree Trust

Street trees need our help. Learn how to care for them at this workshop!

When: Monday, February 23, 2009 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Greater Astoria Historical Society, The Quinn Building, Broadway between 35th & 36th Streets on the fourth floor, Astoria, Queens. (In partnership with Green Shores NYC.)
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In this basic workshop, you'll learn to care for young street trees, receive free tools, and get a Parks Volunteer Permit, which will allow you to care for street trees and greenstreets.

Advance registration is required. To register, contact channaly.philipp@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 676-1929 with your name and email and/or phone number. (Workshop does not cover pruning.)

Photo credit: (cc) Meg Cotner

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