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Administrator's Blog – July 2011 Archive (6)

The 2011 International Tree Climbing Championship Dives Down Under

How many times throughout your day do you wish to be a kid again? Riding bikes, playing sports, climbing trees…these are just some of the fun activities for which adults never seem to have time, but wish they could revisit.

This weekend, some lucky men and women from chapters of the International…

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Added by Administrator on July 25, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs

The next time you see an insect, take a closer look. Instead of writhing and yelping, take a moment to consider its impact. Often times, what you see crawling on the sidewalk or navigating tall grass isn’t harmful—in fact, it may even be beneficial. Ladybugs, praying mantises and dragonflies are all considered “good” bugs. They get rid of many of the creepy-crawling pests most people dislike.…

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Added by Administrator on July 18, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Is Your Tree Healthy?

Just like with people, height is often indicative of the health of your tree. Is it receiving the proper nutrients? Are there any parasites inhibiting its growth? Are its conditions optimal to support life? These are a few questions the height of your tree can help answer. To calculate the height of your…

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Added by Administrator on July 11, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Announcing our Tree Tenants Winners

The results are in for The Grove’s Tree Tenants photo contest! Before announcing our winners, we’d like to thank everyone who participated in the contest – including all the members who shared their Tree Tenant photos and stories with The Grove community, as well as our panel of judges from various state and urban forestry agencies and the USDA Forest…

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Added by Administrator on July 8, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Your local park could receive $100,000 and be crowned America's Favorite -- Vote now!

 

 

What better way to enjoy the crisp air and shade that our trees provide than to spend time outdoors in your favorite park with friends and family this summer? Whether playing with your kids on the playground, enjoying a picnic with friends or throwing the Frisbee to your furry…

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Added by Administrator on July 5, 2011 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Portland’s Forests Need Your Help!

When you imagine a forest, what comes to mind? Do you envision a tropical rainforest overflowing with exotic plants and animals? Or maybe a thick expanse of tall pine trees that stretches on forever? For most people, these are some of the images the word “forest” provokes. However, hose living in Portland, Maine may have a drastically different picture in mind—one of their own city.…

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Added by Administrator on July 4, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

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