Winter 2009
Winter Maintenance - Pruning & Tree Wrap
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Pruning trees is not difficult and may be necessary. However, there are a few questions you need to ask before reaching for pruning tools.
Wrapping a tree in the winter is important, especially on smooth-barked trees like young basswood, red maple and aspen. But it is very important to remove your winter tree protection in the spring, as it can become a haven for uninvited guests like pests and disease.
Lesson: Winter Tree Identification
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We arborists use lots of different physical clues to help us identify trees in the winter, after the leaves have long since fallen. Each tree species has a unique bud structure that helps us identify trees during the leafless time.
Featured School - Washington Elementary School
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With the help of the Coughlan Companies, headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota, Tree Trust has been given the opportunity to expand our Learning With Trees program to southwestern Minnesota.
Call for Outdoor Learning Area Stories & Photos
We're looking for interesting stories about your outdoor learning area and/or photos of your students using your learning area. We'll include the top three submittals in next quarter's newsletter!
Please email Karen Zumach your stories and photos.
2008-2009 School Sponsors
Thank you to the following sponsors and co-sponsors for the 2008-2009 school year’s Learning With Trees program:
- CenterPoint Energy
- Coughlan Companies
- Connexus Energy
- Cooperative Light and Power
- Dakota Electric
- East Central Energy
- Great River Energy
- Project Learning Tree
- Smikis Foundation
- Walmart State Giving Program
