Trees Atlanta Upcoming Programs

Trees Atlanta has quite a lineup over the next few weeks, including an event in Oakhurst with a 1.5 mile walk, a nice way to exercise while learning about Oakhurst's trees from the well know and respected Walter Reeves:

-Oakhurst Arboretum Walk, 1:00 p.m., October 12, 2008 -Join television, newspaper and radio personality, Walter Reeves, for a walk through the Oakhurst Arboretum, and learn about some of the trees offered at the 9th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale. Walter will guide you on a 1.5 mile walk and will discuss the oaks and other unusual trees of Oakhurst. Meet at the home of Joy and Steve Provost, 228 Third Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. Refreshments provided. Free for Trees Atlanta members, $25 for non-members. For more information, please contact Robby Astrove, robby@treesatlanta.org, 404-681-4901.

-Rain Barrel Class—October 11, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Light breakfast provided - Join Trees Atlanta to learn how to construct your own rain barrel. Participants will construct rain barrels which will be offered for sale to the public at the 2008 Trees Atlanta Tree Sale and will leave with hands-on knowledge of how to create their own rain barrel at home. All materials provided. For more information, please contact Robby Astrove, robby@treesatlanta.org, 404-681-4901.

-NeighborWoods Workshop, September 27, 2008 – 9 AM to 1 PM, Lunch provided - Celebrate National NeighborWoods Month by participating in Trees Atlanta’s NeighborWoods Workshop. Learn about planting large shade trees, canopy trends, tree values, and project leadership. Representatives from the National Alliance for Community Trees will discuss nationwide tree planting successes. Participants will also tour Trees Atlanta’s award winning “green” facility and demonstration plantings. For details and to RSVP, robby@treesatlanta.org, 404-681-4901, FREE

-TreeKeepers Volunteer Training, October 4, 11, 25 & November 1, 8, 15, 22 - 9 AM to Noon, Breakfast provided - TreeKeepers is a new Trees Atlanta’s certification program designed to increase volunteer knowledge and skills through specialized training and education about Atlanta ’s urban forest. Instructors will teach tree care, identification, as well as project leadership skills. The TreeKeepers certification program consists of 7 workshops, including indoor & outdoor activities, presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and assignments to be completed by the participants. Topics include Atlanta's trees & urban forests; tree planting, care, and pruning; tree diseases and invasive plants; and project leadership. Participants receive a training manual with supplemental reading and resources. Each graduate is expected to lead a project in the field and agrees to 24 total hours of assistance on other Trees Atlanta or tree related projects. To apply, please contact Robby Astrove, robby@treesatlanta.org, 404-681-4901, $55 per student

-Inman Park Arboretum Tree Walk, 6:00 p.m., October 4, 2008 - Join Trees Atlanta and the Inman Park Neighborhood for a fun and informative walk through the Inman Park Arboretum, and learn about some of the trees offered at the 9th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale. Meet at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Austin Avenue for a 1.5 mile stroll through one of Atlanta's most historic in-town neighborhoods with Chris Hughes, Vice President of the Select Sustainable Tree Trust. Refreshments will be served at the home of Nancy Morrison following the walk. Please wear comfortable shoes. Free for Trees Atlanta members, $25 for non-members. For more information, please contact Robby Astrove, robby@treesatlanta.org, 404-681-4901.

-Tree Sale—October 12, 2008 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Join Trees Atlanta for the 9th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale in Piedmont Park (between Magnolia Hall and the tennis courts) and shop the largest selection of native and non-invasive exotic trees in the Southeast. More than 200 varieties and 1,000 trees and plants will be offered at the Tree Sale. Prices range from $8 to $150. Delivery and planting available within a limited area. Rain barrels and information on how to care for your trees with recycled water will be offered at the sale. Arrive early, most unusual trees sell out fast! All proceeds benefit Trees Atlanta's NeighborWoods Program through which volunteers plant and distribute more than 3,000 trees each year. For more information, please contact Greg Levine at 404-522-4097, greg@treesatlanta.org. List of available trees at www.treesatlanta.org.

-October - National NeighborWoods Month - During October, members of the Alliance for Community Trees (www.actrees.org) will engage volunteers across the nation in programs with the shared message that trees are essential to the health and livability of communities. Trees Atlanta’s events begin September 27 with a NeighborWoods Workshop and continue every weekend in October.