"We've planted another group of 21 Pin Oak seedlings this week, 7 groups of 3 along the facade of the Middle School. 7th graders will return next school year to continue their stewardship of these plantings. I'm finding the students really…"
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Patti Erwin
- Female
- Fayetteville, AR
- United States
- Arkansas Forestry Commission
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Christopher Fischer replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day in Eureka Springs in the group Arkansas Grove
Adam Roberts replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day Celebrations in the group Arkansas Grove"The Perfect Day for Arbor Day!
Hot Springs - Arbor Day was given a brief reprieve from or recent weather problems On Friday.
Almost 600 students along with scores of teachers and parents enjoyed the perfect free day out including a…"
Christopher Fischer replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day in Eureka Springs in the group Arkansas Grove"Thanks Joan,
Working with the kids to improve their play area has been so enjoyable.
I'm hoping to plant a few buckets of leafed out Oak seedlings, but gosh the soil is hard and rocky for the kids to dig..."
Joan Stirling replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day in Eureka Springs in the group Arkansas Grove"Wow, 65 new trees! That sounds great."
Christopher Fischer replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day in Eureka Springs in the group Arkansas Grove"Thanks for sharing this Patti.
We adopted the S.T.O.P.- Shade Trees on Playgrounds initiative as the focus for this year's ceremony.
Hopefully the school can continue to add more shade through plantings every Arbor Day!
Chris Fischer"
Joan Stirling replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day Celebrations in the group Arkansas Grove"The City of Melbourne celebrated Arbor Day on April 22. Three trees were planted near the walking trail that is shaded by a beautiful urban forest. Mayor Womack read the proclamation, Ozarka President Richard Dawe delivered a brief talk…"
Joyce Mendenhall replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day Celebrations in the group Arkansas Grove"Washington County Master Gardeners and Washington County 4-H organizations led by the Junior Master Gardeners planted two Shumard oaks at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This tree was chosen for it's valuable source of…"
Patti Erwin posted an eventArkansas Urban Forestry Conference at Clarion Hotel, Hot Springs, AR
April 18, 2011 at 8am to April 20, 2011 at 12pm
Be sure to attend the Arkansas Urban Forestry Conference next week in Hot Springs. Learn about new tree care techniques, network with others and receive continuing education hours. For more information go to www.arkansastrees.org. Hope to see you there! PattiSee More
Patti Erwin commented on Administrator's video
Tree Planting, Part 2: Digging the hole and placing the tree
"I'm glad to hear you caught the problem with your Rose of Sharon in time. That brings up the topic of removing everything that is tied to the trunk and branches. It doesn't take long for them to be girdled. It is so important to have a…"
Patti Erwin commented on Administrator's videoTree Planting, Part 2: Digging the hole and placing the tree
"There is still a lot of controversy about this topic but from my experience and in talking with other arborists the wire basket should be removed. Research shows that the wire will still be there after 20 -30 years so there is no doubt that the…"
Alison Litchy replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day Celebrations in the group Arkansas Grove"Fort Smith had there Arbor Day Celebration November 5th, we had the poster contest (500 entries), Scavenger hunt (thanks for the idea), Tree Planting, and we raised our Tree Campus USA Flag on its very on Flag in its very own Landscaped bed! overall…"
Patti Erwin commented on Administrator's group Arkansas Grove"Thanks to everyone for your support of the American Grove. Please be sure to take advantage of the information that is available on the webpage and don't forget to share your tree planting stories.
Fall is the best time to plant trees!"
Cathy Slater replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day Celebrations in the group Arkansas Grove"I saw your T-shirts. They looked great.
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Patti Erwin posted an eventIntensive i-Tree Eco Training Workshop at Presidential Holiday Inn
October 26, 2010 at 1pm to October 27, 2010 at 3:30pm
Intensive i-Tree Eco Training WorkshopSponsored byArkansas Forestry Commission and USFSDates: October 26 and 27, 2010Location: Presidential Holiday Inn, Little RockRoom rates are $88 per night single or double – mention AFCAddress: 600 Interstate 30 – Little Rock, AR 72202 (exit 140A Sixth Street)Registration: Registration fee is $50 and space is limited.How to register: Contact Patti Erwin, Urban Forestry Coordinator at 2780 North Garland Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72704. For more information…See More
Alison Litchy replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day Celebrations in the group Arkansas Grove"that sounds wonderful! thanks for sharing!
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Stephanie replied to Patti Erwin's discussion Arbor Day Celebrations in the group Arkansas Grove"We created a handout, then labeled trees in our park area A-K. They had to hunt to match the pictures on the handout to the tree and fill in the correct letter. It was lots of fun!"
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- Interests
- Helping communities, organizations and citizens in the state of Arkansas, manage their community forests to achieve all the many environmental, social and economic benefits trees provide.
- Place of Work
- Arkansas Forestry Commission
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:56am on April 12, 2012,
Neil Norton said… Hi Patti,
You will want to share this with your Grove.
View the history, composition, and size of southern forests though interactive maps and videos at this incredible website, www.seesouthernforests.org. Watch a video or just explore the maps using google earth.
- At 9:49am on May 14, 2011, Neil Norton said…
Hi Patti,
I did not forget the broken link, I am hoping it will be fixed Monday. Thank you for your patience. N
- At 3:38pm on March 4, 2011,
Alison Jumper said… - Hey Patti! I finally did it. Thanks for putting me in touch!
- At 2:04pm on October 14, 2010,
Administrator said… - Thanks for stopping in at "Ask an Arborist" this morning.
- At 5:04pm on September 21, 2010, Sarah Wruck said…
- Patti, I joined The Grove today!
Thanks for your encouragement. I'm looking forward to many interesting comments, photos, and sharing of information.
- At 2:29am on September 8, 2010,
John Noah Durham,III said… - Patti..Thank You for the Welcome, those happen to be also two words that are simple,yet so meaningful when shared with someone...so sending those words to you..:). I am still trying to figure out this page and several others. I am still that olde fashion guy great at face to face things, speaking at events..no problem...even if 100,000..show up .to listen to me...easy as falling off a Log...ha!!..but these computers and the Internet, I am lost as a goose..:). Take care and again thanks
- At 9:54pm on August 25, 2010, John Noah Durham,III said…
- Happy to be here...I am looking forward to knowing more..Peace sent your way.
- At 4:20pm on July 20, 2010,
Lance Norwood said… - Yes Mam, my company is National Tree Preservation of Arkansas, we are basically a franchise of NTP, Bobs company. My service is the same and we have been treating and injecting trees here in Central Arkansas as well as around the entire state since March. Very excited and look forward to meeting you soon.
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