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Right Tree, Right Place

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Tree health and sustainability in the landscape are largely dependent on selecting the appropriate tree before planting. Learn the process of selecting the right tree for the right site to maximize the longevity of your plant after installation. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024. About the Instructor: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources and a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. With a combined passion for trees and art, she has

$19

Tree Tenders Winter Basic Training 2024

Online

Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this winter. This eight-hour course offers topics including tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. This is a 3-part workshop series taking place online through live zoom sessions and recordings. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from over 100 neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group,

Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, February 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 24). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center. A native of Newark, DE,

$49

Trees for the Future

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Henrik Sjöman, Scientific Curator, Gothenburg Botanical Garden, is coming to Philadelphia to share his groundbreaking research on trees -- which tree types grow best where, and why. His new book, Trees for the Future, stimulates a whole new language around tree selection and will lead to more informed decisions about choosing trees for location and function. This will ensure more positive outcomes for trees and richer treescapes in our city! This program is being presented jointly by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Chanticleer, A Pleasure Garden. Registrants will have the additional option to purchase a book and have it

reCreate Gallery Summer Reception

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!

Free

Pollinator Party: Lectures and Educational Fair at Pennypacker Mills

pennypacker mills 5 Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville, United States

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Friends of Pennypacker Mills are partnering with the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, a beekeeper, and an arborist to honor and educate the public about these ecologically vital insects and wildlife. Register to attend any of a variety of lectures on topics ranging from caterpillar appreciation and helping honeybees to gardening for native bees and other pollinators. Sign up to attend one of the tree identification walks! You and your family will enjoy a variety of educational booths and children’s activities. Over a dozen Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions

Free