Free Trees - Project CommuniTree
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri is accepting applications for Project CommuniTree. The free trees are for planting on public or non-profit properties. Anyone may request trees which are in three-gallon containers. Trees must be picked up at Forest ReLeaf’s nursery in St. Louis beginning in late March. Trees are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 888-473-5323 to obtain an application and updated species list.
February 1 - 3
Missouri Natural Resources Conference, Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO Contact Andy Austin (andy.austin@mdc.mo.gov), 573-468-3335 Extn 239, Registration information at www.mnrc.org.
February 15
Aerial Lift Training, Walter Woods Conservation Area, Joplin, MO 7:30 AM - 5 PM Contact Jon Skinner (jon.skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
February 16
Garden Center Basic Training, Bolivar, MO Contact the Polk County University of Missouri Extension Center at 417-326-4916 to register.
February 20 - 23
Midwestern Chapter of the International Society Arboriculture Annual Conference, Bismarck, ND Contact Jeff Heintz (jheintz@state.nd.us), 701-222-6561.
February 21 - 24
Missouri Park & Recreation Association’s 2006 Annual Conference, Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, Maryland Heights, MO Contact MPRA (info@mopark.org), 573-636-3828, Registration information at www.mopark.org.
February 22
Insect and Disease Workshop, Walter Woods Conservation Area, Joplin, MO 8:00 AM - Noon Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
March 6
Tree Selection and Planting Workshop, County Health Department Building, Stockton, MO 6:30 PM Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
March 7
Garden Center Basic Training, Bolivar, MO Contact the Polk County University of Missouri Extension Center at 417-326-4916 to register.
March 8 - 9
Missouri Community Forestry Council 13th Annual Conference, Holiday Inn Viking Center, St. Louis, MO Registration information at www.mocommunitytrees.com/pages/3/index.htm. Early Registration Postmark Deadline: February 10.
March 14
Tree Selection and Planting Workshop, Thiebaud Auditorium, Rm A, Lamar, MO 6:30 PM Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
March 27
Tree Selection and Planting Workshop, Walter Woods Conservation Area, Joplin, MO 6:30 PM Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
April 3
Tree Selection and Planting Workshop, Community Building, Monett, MO 6:30 PM Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
April 8
ISA Certified Arborist Exam, Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO Contact Bob Haines (bnhaines@opkansas.org), 913-327-6639, Registration Deadline March 23, 2006, Register at www.isa-arbor.com/certification/exams.aspx.
April 10 - 12
Trees & Utilities National Conference, Crown Plaza Chicago O'Hare, Chicago, IL Contact NADF conferences@arborday.org, 888-448-7337, Registration information at www.arborday.org/TUconference.
April 17
Tree Selection and Planting Workshop, Newton Hall Conf. Rm, Crowder College, Neosho, MO 6:30 PM Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
April 24
Tree Selection and Planting Workshop, Central County Annex, Carthage, MO 6:30 PM Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
It is time to plan for Arbor Day Activities!
Missouri:
April 7, 2006
National:
April 28, 2006
Need Ideas? Visit: www.arborday.org/
arborday/index.cfm
God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools.
- John Muir
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Jon Skinner
Urban Forester
Forestry Division
MO Dept. of Conservation
705 Illinois Ave., Ste. 6b
Joplin, MO 64801-5065
417-629-3423
Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov
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