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How much do you know about palm trees?
Most people think of white sandy beaches and topical locations when they see palm trees, but the truth is, there are thousands of different kinds of palms that can be found all over the world. Below are some other interesting facts about palm trees you may not…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on April 30, 2012 at 9:00am — 2 Comments
Arbor Day Fun Facts
As many Grove members well know, National Arbor Day is this Friday! Arbor Day was founded in 1872, by J. Sterling Morton and always falls on the last Friday of April, which this year is April 27, 2012. Thanks to our friends in Idaho, we’d like to share a list of fun facts and trivia about Arbor Day…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on April 23, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments
Survivor Tree Story
Survivor Tree Story is an amazing story how one tree survived the Oklahoma bombing and how its seedlings are spreading hope everywhere. View full story with video with input from Oklahoma Urban Forester, Mark Bays.
Fox 23.com: Survivor Tree Story
News 9.com: Seedlings from OKC Survivor…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on April 20, 2012 at 11:56am — No Comments
Scientists Clone 'Survivor' Elm Trees
Added by Administrator on April 18, 2012 at 11:09am — No Comments
Celebrate Earth Day by Planting a Tree
This April 22 marks the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, a day when people around the world pitch in to help improve the environment. Organizations such as the Earth Day Network devote countless hours toward mobilizing citizens around the world and inspiring young activists to become involved and…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on April 16, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments
NY Times Article, Why Trees Matter
By JIM ROBBINS
Helena, Mont.
TREES are on the front lines of our changing climate. And when the oldest…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on April 12, 2012 at 1:28pm — 1 Comment
What is your favorite flowering tree?
The Vermont Grove asked this excellent question for this Spring. What is your favorite flowering tree? 
Added by Administrator on April 11, 2012 at 11:15am — 2 Comments
Spotlight on Rainforests
Rainforests are some of the most interesting and beautiful places on earth; however, they are sadly in danger of being torn down and forgotten. A recent study done by the California Institute of Technology estimates that about 2,000 trees are being cut down every minute in rainforests around the world.…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on April 9, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments
April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
Andi in Illinois reminds us that April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month!
Kick t
he month off by checking out the revised Hungry Pests website:http://www.aphis.usda.gov/hungrypests/ or for those that…
Added by Administrator on April 5, 2012 at 3:06pm — No Comments
5 Fun Facts about Trees
Treeservice.com has compiled a list of interesting facts about trees, including general facts, information on tree biology and record setting trees. Here are some of the facts that made the list:
1) The average city tree only lives to be about eight years old.
2) Trees are…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on April 2, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments
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