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This information and scripts for emails and phone calls are available here: https://plantnebraska.org/how-to-help/advocacy.html The President's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 “Skinny Budget” threatens to eliminate the U.S. Forest Service's State, Private, and Tribal Forestry (SPTF) programs—a move that would have devastating consequences for communities, volunteer fire departments, landowners, and forests across Nebraska. These programs directly support wildfire prevention, volunteer fire departments, reforestation, community forestry, forest health, and rural economic resilience. Their elimination would leave Nebraska communities without the resources, tools, and partnerships needed to protect lives, property, and the environment.  These programs provide funding for various community forestry activities, including: NFS technical assistance to help communities make informed decisions, such as tree inventories, inventory software access, evaluation of at-risk trees, arborist training, municipal staff training, tree board assistance, ordinance drafting, forest management support, and much more.   Support for programs like Tree City USA, Tree Care workshops, and events.  Arborist support includes low-cost or free CEU trainings and arborist prep. Forest health diagnostics and monitoring.  Pass-through funding for initiatives like the Free Tree for Fall Tree Planting program and the IRA.  In addition, federal funding provides: Equipment and training for volunteer fire districts Wildfire mitigation funding Forest management activities.  You can take immediate action to help preserve these essential programs by:  1. Contact Nebraska's Congressional Delegation Reach out to your Representative and U.S. Senators by phone, email, or letter and urge them to protect funding for SPTF programs in the FY 2026 budget. You can find contact information for Nebraska's federal delegation here:  Senator Deb Fischer: https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/?p=email-deb Washington, D.C. office (202) 224-6551 Senator Pete Ricketts: https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/contact/share-your-opinion/  Washington, D.C. office (202) 224-4224  Find your U.S. House Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative  District 1: Congressman Mike Flood: https://flood.house.gov/contact  Washington, D.C. office  (202) 225-4806  District 2: Congressman Don Bacon: https://bacon.house.gov/contact/  Washington, D.C. office (202) 225-4155  District 3:  Congressman Adrian, Smith: https://adriansmith.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact  Washington, D.C. office (202) 225-6435  2. Share Your Story When you reach out,  please be specific and personal. Share how these forestry programs have made a difference in your life, community, or work. Whether you are a fire chief, city leader, landowner, or citizen advocate, your voice and your experience are powerful. Please consider including: How your community has benefited from SPTF-supported projects or funding. How these programs have helped prevent wildfire or improve forest health. What the consequences would be if this funding is lost. 

Send us a textArvada's Open Space Supervisor Bob Bromley shares his 35 years of experience managing the city's trails and natural areas. He explains the ecological approaches used to maintain over 150 miles of hard surface trails and 3,400 acres of open space using sustainable practices.Topics discussed in this episode include: Arvada's trails network, which includes the Ralston Creek Trail, Little Dry Creek Trail, Van Bibber Creek Trail and several neighborhood trailsOpen space and natural area maintenance; including mowing frequency along trails and greenwaysInnovative, sustainably focused initiatives that Bob's team is doing, including biocontrol methods using insects to manage invasive weedsTrail etiquette tips to ensure everyone can safely enjoy our public spaces Tips for property owners who live next to open space areas News and Events: Arvada City Council selects Don Wick as its finalist for the City Manager position Sign up for Resource Central's Garden in a Box interest list for a new fall program The Majestic View Nature Center is looking for hosts for its annual Pollinator Garden Tour on July 12The City is holding its annual Arbor Day tree planting celebration this year with Secrest Elementary School, part of earning Tree City USA designation for the 34th straight year Visit arvadaco.gov/podcast for more information on upcoming episodes and to share your feedback.Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

In this episode, we're recapping highlights from the Redding City Council meeting held on April 15, 2025.Mayor Jack Munns kicked things off by proclaiming April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the City of Redding.On the Consent Calendar, Council recognized Community Tree Planting Day (aka Arbor Day) on April 25 and celebrated the Parks Division for earning the Tree City USA award. Council also approved:A 20-year lease agreement with the California State Lands Commission for the Lake Redding and Diestelhorst Bridge crossings,And a resolution declaring April 20–26 as Volunteer Appreciation Week, honoring over 32,000 hours of volunteer service in 2024—an estimated economic value of more than $1 million!Council also appointed two new members to the Redding Planning Commission—Blake Nance and Erin Ryan—following a thoughtful discussion on representation and diversity of perspectives.Redding Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham gave a brief update on the new Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps from the State of California. These maps are now part of the City ordinance and are available for public viewing and comment at reddingfire.org.And finally, Councilmember Tenessa Audette raised a discussion about options to retain 12 RPD positions amid budget constraints. That conversation will continue at the May 6 City Council meeting.Meeting Agenda >>Watch the Council meeting online >>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

Vancouver celebrates its 36th year as a Tree City USA with Arbor Month events, tree plantings, and educational exhibits across the city. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-celebrates-arbor-month-and-36th-year-as-a-tree-city-usa/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #ArborMonthVancouver #TreeCityUSA2024 #urbanforestryprogram #treeplantingVancouver #treecanopymanagement

This episode examines child abuse cases in Richland County, where physical abuse now leads over neglect. We break down how increased substance use and community efforts during Child Abuse Prevention Month are reshaping the fight for children's safety. Read more about this story:More than 1,100 cases of child abuse investigated in Richland County in 2024 Headlines:Crestview, Mansfield St. Peter students earn Optimist Club scholarshipsMadison Twp. trustees approve $4.6M budget for 2025Bonnie BakerShelby earns 2024 Tree City USA recognition from Arbor Day FoundationSupport the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of February 14th Publish Date: February 14th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, February 14th and Happy Birthday to Rob Thomas ***02.14.25 - BIRTHDAY – ROB THOMAS*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Holly Springs Tree Commission is Giving Away Seedlings Feb. 21 Highland Rivers CEO Melanie Dallas Sworn In to Statewide Commission Cherokee County Remembers Pastor and Counselor James Kilgore Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: WILDLIFE EXPO_REV_FINAL STORY 1: Holly Springs Tree Commission is Giving Away Seedlings Feb. 21 The Holly Springs Tree Commission will host its annual Arbor Day event on Feb. 21 at the Train Depot, offering free dogwood, live oak, redbud, and Catalpa seedlings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No RSVP is needed, and attendees will receive planting instructions. Chair Colleen Konwick expressed excitement about engaging with residents and promoting tree planting. Holly Springs was also recognized as a Tree City USA for its urban forest management efforts, a designation it has held since 2018. STORY 2: Highland Rivers CEO Melanie Dallas Sworn In to Statewide Commission Highland Rivers Behavioral Health CEO Melanie Dallas has been sworn into Georgia’s Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission by Governor Brian Kemp. With 37 years of experience, Dallas brings expertise in mental health and substance use treatment to the Commission, which focuses on improving Georgia’s behavioral health system. The Commission, established in 2019, has influenced key legislation like the 2022 Mental Health Parity Act. Dallas, a licensed counselor and CEO since 2014, expressed her commitment to enhancing behavioral health care for all Georgians. STORY 3: Cherokee County Remembers Pastor and Counselor James Kilgore James Kilgore, a beloved pastor, counselor, author, and columnist, passed away on Feb. 7 at 88. Known for his dedication to helping others, Kilgore served as a pastor for over 50 years, founded Lake Arrowhead Church, and counseled families for nearly 40 years. He authored numerous books, including his latest, *Escaping Anxiety*, and contributed columns to the *Cherokee Tribune* for over 30 years. Remembered for his kindness and faith, Kilgore leaves behind his wife of nearly 70 years, Ruth, two children, and a legacy of service. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 15 at Canton First Methodist Church. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Break: STORY 4: State Senate weighing in on growth of data centers Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill to prevent Georgia Power from passing electricity costs for energy-intensive data centers onto residential and small-business customers. Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, the bill’s sponsor, emphasized the need for data centers to pay their fair share due to their significant energy demands, which account for 80% of Georgia Power’s recent capacity increase request. While the Public Service Commission (PSC) has already implemented rules to address this, industry representatives argue the bill unfairly targets data centers. The Senate committee has yet to vote on the measure. STORY 5: New Coffee Shop Opening in Canton Stitch Coffee, a family-owned shop by Dave and Geralyn Hickey, will soft open on Feb. 21 in Canton’s Riverstone area, with a grand opening planned 60 days later. Inspired by Canton’s historic cotton mills, the shop aims to “stitch” the community together. Offering a five-bean signature blend and craft coffees from Crimson Cup, Stitch Coffee will also feature bakery items from Southern Creamery and other favorites from New York and New Jersey. With 40 indoor and 8 outdoor seats, the shop will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing a welcoming space for the community to connect. Commercial: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food *** INGLES ASK LEAH 5 FAST FOOD*** We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 3   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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Join Community Forestry Program Coordinator Matt Norville as we look at what it takes to become a Tree City USA community and why Kansas needs more communities to join the program! Find your District Community Forester: https://www.kansasforests.org/about/staff/index.html Learn more about the Tree City USA program: https://www.kansasforests.org/community_forestry/tree_city/

City Forester Ian McDonald joins the podcast to talk all things trees in Arvada! Arvada was recently named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year! And for the fourth straight year, Arvada earned the Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation for our outstanding commitment to sustainable urban forest management. In this episode, Ian explains the criteria required to earn those recognitions (including the fact Arvada spends $8.35 per capita on our tree care – far exceeding the $2 per capita required to be eligible to be named Tree City USA!)Other topics discussed with Ian include:The City's annual Arbor Day tree planting event with local elementary schools What exactly is 'urban forestry' and how it's different than traditional forestry The City's approach to replacing trees when they have to be removed City and County of Denver's Licensed Tree Contractor List The programs and services the City's forestry team offers, including Christmas Tree Recycling, Trees Across Arvada, a new mulch pick-up site that will be available soon, and the City's Plant-A-Tree programWhich types of trees are suitable for Colorado's dry climate and which types are more troubleOther news and events: Mayor Lauren Simpson recently gave her first "State of the City" addressThe City's Volunteer Appreciation Event is now June 8 after getting rained out on April 27The Ralston Central Splash Pad and Olde Town Water Fountain open Memorial Day weekend! Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Wheeling's new Tree City USA status brings questions about Bradford Pears, and spring temperatures signal the Belmont County Plant Swap, but mostly we cover some core concepts for using pesticides safely.

Super Tuesday election results from Conway County and Perry County; State Parks report 89% occupancy for eclipse; Morrilton named Tree City USA; Ahead of 4A title game, McNabb sees different outcome than last matchup with Farmington; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.

As Alabama celebrates Arbor Week, Brandon Brazil, longtime volunteer with the Montgomery Tree Committee, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Tree City USA and the Capital City's urban forest.  On Feb. 24, tree seedlings will be given to residents at a special event at Ida Bell Young Park from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Kansas Fence Law Tree City USA Program Treating Cattle on Pasture   00:01:05 – Kansas Fence Law: Roger McEowen, K-State law professor, begins the show as he shares a few points about fence law in Kansas. He reviews who is financially responsible for repairing and maintaining shared fence. Kansas Fence Law Link to Roger's Blog Roger on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Tree City USA Program: We continue with Matt Norville from the Kansas Forest Service with a discussion about the Tree City USA Program. He lets people know how they can join and the benefit it can bring to their community. Tree City USA   00:23:05 – Treating Cattle on Pasture: The Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts concludes today's show as Brad White, Brian Lubbers and Bob Larson have a conversation about methods of treating cattle that are out on pasture. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan    

The Bartlett, TN Alderman talks about the city after severe weather rips down trees and power lines.  Kevin Quinn wants you to know, Bartlett is the area's leader in public Pickleball courts!Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Furnas, the Town Forester and Open Space Manager with the Town of Berthoud, discusses what it takes to maintain Berthoud's nearly 9,000 trees, what makes Berthoud a Tree City USA, and how you can best maintain your own trees too.

A short council meeting and an extra short recap this week! An update on the Panorama Park project was the big item of the night along with a few items regarding property for a future Firehouse and a fee-to-trust application from the Redding Rancheria.Listen as Kim Niemer, Community Services Director, provides a recap of the April 18th Redding City Council Meeting. Council Meeting Agenda>>Check out the video here>>Episode transcript >>>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

The City of North Port currently has two Arborists on staff and we had the chance to sit and speak with them. The City takes our Tree City USA title very seriously and holds a robust tree ordinance that has been crafted to protect our tree canopy. Tune in and listen! You do not want to miss this episode.

Think of a tree you hate. Bet you can't! Winchester has been a Tree City USA for 40 years. We take those tall, leafy things pretty seriously around here. Joining us for this segment is the City's new Arborist Jordan Herring who will answer a few burning questions about city trees. Anyone smell a campfire?

Charlotte once earned the designation of “Tree City USA” – but we have lost a significant part of our canopy to development in the last 10 years. The city is working on saving trees as part of its comprehensive plant, but a local organization has been at it for a while. Trees Charlotte is a public/private nonprofit whose mission it is to grow and diversify the city's tree canopy through education and TONS of planting projects. And when we say education – we mean it. Not only does Trees Charlotte give away trees, they make sure you know how to take care of them! We're excited to have their educator here with us today on the BrandBuilders Podcast. Kate Bolkin came to Trees Charlotte all the way from Madison Wisconsin to help keep the Queen City green.  

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for the weekend of Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Heavy rain will be most likely early Saturday morning before mostly clearing off, with a small chance for more rain the rest of the weekend. According to the National Weather Service showers and thunderstorms should mostly clear out of the Cedar Rapids area by 8 a.m. Saturday. After that it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 67 degrees. It will be quite breezy, with wind gusts as high as 30 mph. On Sunday the slight chance for rain will remain, with the high temperature dropping to 53 degrees with cloudy skies.  Early indications are that it will be similarly soggy for the coming week as well. Linn County Board of Supervisors Chair Ben Rogers called Friday for the board to increase again to five members after voters – upset at six-figure salaries – whittled it down to three members in 2016. Rogers made his remarks during the annual State Of Linn County address, held in-person for the first time since 2019 because of the pandemic at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. https://www.thegazette.com/article/linn-county-supervisors-say-they-want-2-more-colleagues/ (In Linn County, the number of elected members on the Board of Supervisors has changed twice in the last two decades. )It increased from three to five members in 2006, and decreased back down to three in 2016. Rogers, who has addressed the issue before, cited the increasing workload and the complexity of issues as well as the ability to talk one-on-one with colleagues as reasons to increase the number of supervisors. He also said that having 3 supervisors leads to worse representation, particularly for rural parts of the county. Although the 2020 derecho's hurricane-force winds toppled thousands of trees around Cedar Rapids, the city of Cedar Rapids was named a Tree City USA for the 44th year. The award is presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and Iowa Department of Natural Resources to communities that show a dedication to the importance of trees. Cedar Rapids has received this award for more consecutive years than any other city in Iowa. Cedar Rapids in February adopted the https://www.thegazette.com/local-government/cedar-rapids-city-council-to-adopt-37-million-releaf-plan-to-recover-from-devastating-derecho-tre/#:~:text=The%20%2437%20million%20ReLeaf%20plan,changes%20that%20would%20result%20in (ReLeaf plan )to reforest the tree canopy lost in the derecho over a 10-year period. The plan is part of a public-private partnership with Marion-based nonprofit Trees Forever. The plan provides a comprehensive urban reforestation model. Officials believe Cedar Rapids' tree loss is perhaps the biggest urban forestry disaster in U.S. history, and in crafting this plan aimed to provide the premier reforestation model for communities grappling with devastating tree loss. According to the Associated Press, a man charged with shooting and killing an Iowa State Patrol trooper last year in Grundy Center plans to plead self-defense. Michael Lang, 42, is scheduled to stand trial May 9 in the April 9, 2021, shooting death of patrol Sgt. Jim Smith. Lang is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and assaulting a police officer. Smith, a 27-year patrol veteran, was shot as he led a team of officers into Lang's home in Grundy Center. Police say Lang had barricaded himself inside the home after assaulting another officer after a traffic pursuit earlier in the day.

Happy Arbor Day, North Port! We had the chance to sit with David Jayroe who is one of our Arborists. We discussed everything from gopher tortoises to the city being named Tree City USA for the 22nd year in a row. Be sure to tune in!

Evergreen Park is now "Tree City USA" and we have one of the folks who worked hard to get that distinction for the village. Gavin Yeaman explains why the village plants so many trees and how the trees along your street are selected. We learn about a few offerings for residents that we didn't know about. Mayor Kelly Burke and EPCC President Sara Klein also take on some local doctors in head-to-head trivia. Plus, local artist Dan McCabe makes us a custom mug to fill with beer at Open Outcry! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! New On-Demand Podcasts release on Mondays, with weekend specials on some Fridays. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti at a 9-foot homemade basement bar. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

A south suburb has been named "Tree City USA" and we have one of the main folks behind it as Earth Day & Arbor Day approach. A couple of middle-aged men try to figure out who all these acts are on the Lollapalooza schedule. We also address an ugly incident in Blue Island, where we will be for happier times when Mai Fest arrives on April 30th. We'll try not to get too braggy in "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Fresh off of the high of the National FFA Convention I returned home to my studio and can you believe it, my very first interview with was with Tristan Wirkus, who had just one a National Proficiency Award! There is literally so much good going on at the National Convention that I just cannot keep up.  My interview with Tristan has been on the calendar for weeks.  What great luck for me that he won the national proficiency in Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management.  Tristan has an absolute passion for the environment and the green spaces in his hometown of Stratford, Wisconsin.  This, in combination with the fact that his mother is an FFA advisor led him into this incubator that we call the FFA. Since that initial participation in the 6th Grade Tristan's experience has grown and grown.  This ultimately led him to coordinating with dozens of stakeholders in Stratford to get trees planted throughout the city and along their Heritage Trail, and this ultimately led to the city receiving the designation of "Tree City USA".  If this were not enough, Tristan went to work testing water quality in a local pond so that changes could be made to make the pond conducive to a healthy fish population.  Once this was done the local police department started a "Cops And Bobbers" program to teach kids how to fish there.

Our tenth episode of The Backyard Naturalists featured tree expert, Ralph Ramsaur and there was so much to talk about, we felt we should continue the conversation in a second installment.  You'll remember, Ralph is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and currently serves as the Town of Matthews, NC Landscape Manager and Town Arborist. He's also the staff liaison on the Town's Appearance and Tree Advisory Committee and in his free time, maintains the Town's “Tree City USA” program, which has been in place for over 21 years. When it comes to planting trees, there are endless misconceptions, unintended consequences and quite honestly, things that homeowners do wrong while planting a tree. During their conversation with Ralph, Debbie and Laurie learn the correct way to plant trees and incorporate them into a natural wildlife habitat. They also review some of the basic benefits to having trees as a part of a home's landscape like providing shade in the summer and preventing water runoff. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://wwww.thebirdfoodstore.com. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte. Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast. Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

When you begin the conversation around nature and wildlife, trees certainly rise to the top of the list of subjects. That's why this week, The Backyard Naturalists decided to give Ralph Ramsaur a call, and start talking trees. Ralph is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and currently serves as the Town of Matthews, NC Landscape Manager and Town Arborist. He's also the staff liaison on the Town's Appearance and Tree Advisory Committee and in his free time, maintains the Town's “Tree City USA” program, which has been in place for over 21 years. In this first of two episodes with Ralph, Debbie and Laurie frame the conversation around his experience, credentials, favorite (and not so favorite) trees and where and when to start the planting process. Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://wwww.thebirdfoodstore.com. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte. Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast. Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

In 2018, Savannah received a grant to create an urban tree nursery to grow their tree canopy, mitigate the increasing impacts of climate related flooding, do workforce development, and engage the community. We interview Savannah's Director of Sustainability Nick Deffley, University of Georgia Marine Extension's Coastal Resilience Specialist Jill Gambill, and program apprentice and now owner and operator of Corinthian Gardens, Robert Hartwell. We learn how the program has gone and the life changing impacts it has had.ResourcesUrban Tree Nursery Program webpageGreen Infrastructure to Green Jobs presentationSavannah's Office of SustainabilityUGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea GrantSavannah Tree FoundationCorinthian Gardens (Robert's business)Loop It Up Savannah (kids that decorated the tree pots)

           For episode 8: hold on loosely, Victoria both pays tribute to the 1981 classic song by 38 special with the same name and talks about how control and kindness intersect. The episode begins with some light housekeeping. Blog updates include a new series called Simple Acts of Kindness! Victoria then discusses her plans for the Marigold Market vendor interviews. Launching alongside this episode is the first interview from that series with Diejhon Yearby aka Cozy of Cozy Bear Market Garden and Cozy Bear Farms podcast. Victoria can't stop talking about her red manual typewriter either!                 For the metaphorically segment, Victoria talks about what she means by control, synonyms for it and how control can sometimes be a kindness, idealistically. For the question of the week, Victoria shares feedback from several market attendees including Max & Laura, podcast superfans! Victoria then offers a special report on the naming of the firefly trail. The full story may surprise you!                Then for market conversations, Victoria offers several quality conversations including one from repeat guest, Becky. A special calendar report on Be kind 2 Human Kind week, which begins Wednesday, is started. Willing to lend a hand Wednesday and Thoughtful Thursday are discussed in the episode with the promise of the rest saved for the next.                  For this week's kindness in practice, I interviewed incoming community forester, Lea Clark of Winterville. I met Lea at the Marigold Market one recent Saturday and was so excited to sit down and talk trees with her!     As of September 1st, Lea will be full time at the Georgia Forestry Commission as the Community Forester for Northeast Georgia. According to the Georgia Forestry Commission website,  “Community Foresters provide technical assistance to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations through the Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP).” This is the culmination of years of hard work on Lea's part.  She has been working on the county's tree inventory since Feb 2020, and last year for the Ga Forestry Commission she performed regional-level approvals for the Tree City USA and Tree Campus USA programs. Lea also chairs the Winterville Tree Commission, is on the Athens Tree Council, the Board of Directors for the Ga Tree Council, and for the Lyndon House Arts Foundation; all voluntary positions. Lea's enthusiasm for trees and life is at the forefront of everything she does!                 Victoria ends episode 8 of the little decisions podcast with thank you for the feedback she has received so far and for calls for more! Free stickers were promised in return for constructive feedback! Pineapple with Care! Potpourrihttps://cityofwinterville.com/tree-commission/https://www.calmsage.com/importance-of-kindness/https://www.traillink.com/trail/firefly-trail/  https://nationaldaycalendar.com/be-kind-to-humankind-week-last-week-in-august/Support the show

Join Chris and Peach as they talk about life as minister and working in full-time ministry. Topics Covered: How did we get into Ministry? Are you open to the Spirit's movement in your life? Is Birmingham actually Tree City USA? No, it's not... Stay connected with us! Instagram - @biblebuffoons Twitter - @biblebuffoons Email - thebiblebuffoons@gmail.com

The Alabama Forestry Commission's Dale Dickens, Urban Forestry Coordinator, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about how property owners can do a safety check on their trees, to prevent accidents during tornado and hurricane season. He also talks about Tree City USA criteria and the origins of Arbor Day in Nebraska.

This week we are joined with the President of the Arbor Day Foundation Dan Lambe to discuss what exactly Arbor Day is and what the Arbor Day Foundation does. Listen to learn about the great programs this foundation does to promote tree planting across the globe! And don't forget to celebrate national Arbor Day this year on Friday, April 30, 2021.We're celebrating Arbor Day all month long with the Davey Planting Project Giveaway! We want to promote tree planting this Arbor Day, so we're giving away tree seeds to anyone and everyone who is interested! All you have to do is email a mailing address to podcasts@davey.com and you'll receive your complimentary seeds in the mail along with planting instructions.  You have until April 30, 2021 to send us an email for your seeds. *Seeds can only be mailed within the U.S.In this episode we cover:History of the Arbor Day Foundation (1:22)Programs (2:25)Tree City USA (2:56)Ways you can help with the Arbor Day Foundation's mission (3:50)Urgency to plant (5:07)Natural disasters - Community Tree Recovery program (6:54)How Dan came to love trees and started his job (8:40)Team Trees - YouTube campaign (10:18)International programs (12:39)Shade trees (14:23)Tree Campus Healthcare (15:26)Arbor Day! (16:48)To learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation, check out its website arborday.org.To learn more about ways you can celebrate Arbor Day, go to celebratearborday.com.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.Connect with the Arbor Day Foundation on Facebook @arborday, Twitter @arborday and Instagram @arbordayfoundation.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company

In episode 140 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president, Dr. Ricky G. Ford, to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what is happening at the college. Ford talks about the legislative agenda for the college and not just Northeast but the 15 community college's around the state. In addition to addressing the legislative needs of the community college system, the college president talks about the changes to the dual enrolled/dual credit system that is slowly making its way through the Mississippi legislature. Ford also focuses on the student process at the college from recruiting to enrollment and retention of students once they reach Northeast whether it is the Booneville, Corinth, New Albany, soon-to-be-open Ripley, hybrid, or virtually. Ford wants all the Northeast family to focus on recruiting and retaining students once they become part of the Northeast family. Ford also talks about a pair of awards the college has received in the last few weeks. One from Tree City USA and another from the Mississippi Historical Society. Ford also talks about workforce and economic development and addresses the idea of Ashley Furniture, Inc., bringing a plant to Booneville. 

“You can gauge a country’s wealth, its real wealth, by its tree cover.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker Host Kelly Burdick talks about how people of the past helped grow a better future today. For more information: Tree City USA official website Psychology Today article: The benefits of indoor plants This episode is hosted by Kelly Burdick and edited by Christina Knott. Intro music is "Nobody Calls It San Fran" by Coyote Hearing. Outro music is "The Papergirl" by The Whole Other. Browse our new merch at Society 6. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram; email us at secondlook@jnc.media. To subscribe to the Watertown Daily Times at NNY360, visit nny360.com. You can also follow our affiliate link to get a free audio book from Audible.com and try it out for 30 days. Enter our promo code "secondlook" at Audible.com or visit www.audibletrial.com/secondlook  

Discussion with Mike Szymanski- Village Forester about being Tree City USA for the past 33 years. Also answered questions from viewers about trees in Barrington.

Sanford was recently designated a Tree City "of The World" bumped up from Tree City USA! Learn why. Elizabeth Harkey, the city's Arborist also shares how the city is recognizing Arbor Day this year at a public event to be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 in conjunction with honoring African-American History Month.

Sanford is known for its beautiful trees. The city's arborist Elizabeth Harkey, shares information & responsibilities regarding Sanford's Tree City USA designation & much more.

Hello North County San Diego! This weekend we got into some Palm Desert IPAs and Kai Ola Sushi. Have you ever played washers? Pads and Rockies put up 90 runs. Is there a wave pool coming to O'side? Find out about Cripple Creek as well as Treebones. Encinitas named Tree City USA.....again. New brewery (an off shoot of Rip Current) runs out of brew. Find out when they open again. And always check the date of your beer. Stay tuned next week for the real estate 2 minutes!

Charlotte is a city of trees -- a 47% canopy coverage, according to the non-profit TreesCharlotte, and a Tree City USA for 38 years running, according to the Arbor Day Foundation. Trees add to a neighborhood's value -- but caring for them takes work. Our next guest on Charlotte Real Estate Talk LOVES trees, and made it his profession and his mission to care for them. Patrick George, of Heartwood Tree Service, speaks for the trees, and tells us what they're trying to say to us.

This week host John Voket catches up with Rebecca Kowalski and invites all bikers to support the work her CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation to support the health and wellness of children and their families.  Then we're heading to Danbury - one of Connecticut's legacy Tree Cities - to chat with mayor and a DEEP forest expert about why the Tree City USA program are so important to the environmental health of the entire state. Then we'll keep the envornmental theme going by learning how the Aspetuck Land Trust is partnering to significantly expand the Hudson to Housatonic Regional Conservation Partnership greenway.

Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (503) 427-9233 for a FREE home buying or selling consultationWest Linn is located in Clackamas County and it’s where I was born and raised. There are some lovely old homes in this rustic area, and if you’ve never been in the area, I recommend you come and take a look.Holloran Winery and Oswego Hills Vineyard are popular spots for locals. McMenamins is where I’m shooting this video, and this restaurant was the first brew house in West Linn. Their Sunflower IPA is their signature beer, and this is because their beer garden is lined with sunflowers. If you come here, you need to see the Williamette Falls. There is an intricate lock system built by the pioneers that settled here, and these falls are the 17th widest in the United States!West Linn was established back in 1913, and in 2011 CNN and Money Magazine ranked West Linn as the 69th best place to live in America. We were also voted as the top place to live in Oregon!We are also named ‘Tree City USA’ by the Arbor Day foundation for our commitment to urban forestry. Developers like to come to West Linn and renovate old homes into new and beautiful ones. We are actually doing this right now and will be selling 3,000 sq. ft. homes for about $575,000. If you want to find out more about West Linn, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Did you know that Texas has more Tree Campus USA schools than any other state? We talked about Tree City USA, a program from Arbor Day Foundation, in episode 50. It’s great recognition for communities that care for their trees. Did you know that colleges and universities can be recognized for their efforts? Listen to this episode of #TreesAreKey to learn more as we cover the Keys to Tree Campus USA. Species Spotlight – Carolina basswood Tilia americana var. caroliniana is a great large Texas native tree that supports our pollinators. The sweet, light-colored honey from this tree is a special treat.

Managing trees in our communities is key to maximizing the environmental, economic and social benefits of our community forests. How do you get started? How can a city, utility company or college campus be recognized for their efforts to care for their trees? That’s where three programs from Arbor Day Foundation come in. Join us to learn more in Tree City USA Is Key. Anacua, Ehretia anacua, is a unique, tough Texas native that has a unique leaf. Listen this week to learn more about this wonderful tree.

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • May 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 5 City administrator presents proposed FY 2013 budget to City CouncilOn April 16, City Administrator Steve Powers presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2013 budget. City Council will consider the proposal during the next few weeks and vote on May 21.Budget overviewThe FY 2013 budget is the second year of a two-year budget plan. While the city administrator's proposed budget is similar to the spending plan approved by City Council last year, adjustments were made to respond to current City Council priorities and community needs.Among the highlights:Planned reductions in police and fire staffing are eliminated.A police recruit program will supplement sworn officers and assist with public safety concerns in downtown. Park mowing will move from the current 19-day cycle to a 14-day cycle. Seasonal park monitors will be added.Street repair and resurfacing work will be at an all-time high.These investments in services and infrastructure do not compromise the city's financial policies. During the past several years, City Council provided the policy discipline to manage through a very difficult economic environment. The city administrator's proposed FY 2013 budget recommends the same fiscal discipline in the coming fiscal year. Recurring expenditures are funded by recurring revenues. The proposed budget maintains reserves as a cushion for future economic and state legislative changes, such as the elimination of the personal property tax.For more informationThe following resources are available to learn more about the FY 2013 proposed budget:View the city administrator's PowerPoint presentation to Council (PDF). Watch the April 16 budget presentation to City Councilonline.     Download a complete copy ofthe FY 2013 Budget Message to Council and the Draft Budget Book (PDF). Watch City Administrator Steve Powers live on CTN's “Conversations” program on May 7 at 4:30 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to call in live during the program with FY 2013 budget-related questions: Call the studio at 734.794.6155 or email questions in advance.Next stepsCity Council Regular Meeting: FY 2013 budget and fee public hearing scheduled for May 7 at Larcom City Hall, Council chambers, second floor, 301 E. Huron St., at 7 p.m. Council Work Session: FY 2013 Budget Discussion scheduled on May 14 at Larcom City Hall, Council chambers, second floor, 301 E. Huron St. at 7 p.m.City Council Regular Meeting: City Council consideration of city administrator's recommended FY 2013 budget on May 21 at Larcom City Hall, Council chambers, second floor, 301 E. Huron St. at 7 p.m.City administration thanks you for your time and interest in the operation of your city. Public comment sought for fire services restructure planAt the City Council budget work session on March 12, a fire department restructuring proposal was presented by Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard, which would position the department to operate from three fire stations: stations 1, 2 (reopened) and 5. This plan would enable four firefighters to be on duty at each of the three stations. Before this proposal is considered further, the city administrator and Council would like to give members from the community the opportunity to hear more about the proposal and ask specific questions. There are a variety of options available to citizens to learn about the Fire Restructure Proposal including:View Fire Restructure Proposal PowerPoint presentation (PDF).Watch Chief Hubbard's March 12 work session presentation to City Council via CTN's Video on Demand. Watch an interview of Chief Hubbard on CTN's “Conversations” program, which airs on Comcast Channel 19 or isavailable via Video on Demand.Send your feedback, questions and comments about the proposal with the subject line: Fire Proposal. Request a Fire Restructure Proposal presentation be given to your neighborhood, community or business association byemailing Lisa Wondrash or calling 734.794.6152. Congratulate your grad on CTNDo you have a special someone graduating high school this year? LetAnn Arbor Community Television Network help you congratulate him or her ... on TV!CTN will showcase soon-to-be grads on the Channel 18 electronic bulletin board (Comcast Cable), which reaches more than 72,000 households in Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. Photos will start airing Monday, May 7 and will run through mid summer.If you have a graduate from one of the Ann Arbor Public Schools, you can participate! Just submit a digital photograph (senior photo, homecoming, prom) of the graduate with their full name, high school and who is congratulating them. The photograph must be digital (800x600 pixels) and may be resized or cropped at CTN's discretion. Email the image to CTN Assistant Manager Melissa Cohn; no hard copies will be accepted.If you have questions, contact Cohn at 734.794.6150, extension 41504. For more information about CTN, go online. A2 Downtown Blooms and Adopt-a-Park eventsTwo annual events take place Saturday, May 19 to engage the Ann Arbor community in beautifying the city.Hundreds of volunteers will meet downtown at 9 a.m. in Liberty Plaza (Division and Liberty streets) to kick offA2 Downtown Blooms Day. Volunteers will help plant and mulch flower planters throughout the downtown, and each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt and pizza lunch. To preregister, call 734.794.6000, extension 43112. Go online for more details.  Also beginning at 9 a.m. until noon, neighbors can get to know their parks, and one another, during the Adopt-a-Park Kick Off. Training, tools and support will be provided by the city. Parks participating in the kick-off event include: Belize, Bromley, Burr Oak, Glacier Highlands, Huron Highlands, Maryfield-Wildwood, Redwood, Rose White, Sculpture Plaza, Veteran's Memorial, Waterworks, and Winewood Thaler. Any updates to this list can be found online. All ages can participate. Free e-waste recycling eventSafely dispose of your unwanted electronics at the upcoming FREE e-waste recycling events this month, sponsored by the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public Schools. The public e-waste event is Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Boulevard (enter via Main Street driveway). The institutional e-waste event (for small businesses and non-profits with large quantities of equipment) is Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Washtenaw Intermediate School District Office, 1819 S. Wagner Road. Registration is recommended. Acceptable items for drop off include (go online for a complete list and exclusions): Computer systems.Telephones/cell phones.Televisions.Speakers.Printers.Wires/cables.Modems.And much more.All e-waste will be destroyed and 100 percent recycled in the United States in an environmentally sound manner by a fully permitted recycling facility. Security precautions ensure all data is destroyed. Just drive through, drop off, and drive away knowing you did right by the environment.In this issue: Proposed FY 2013 budget * Grads on CTN * A2 Downtown Blooms & Adopt-A-Park events * Free e-waste recycling * Farmers markets return Wednesdays * Election Day May 8 * Parks millage facts online * City outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekend * Argo Cascades grand opening * Lane closures/detours * 2012 Mayor's Green Fair * Recognitions * Dates to remember Farmers markets return on WednesdaysIn addition to Saturdays, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market is again open on Wednesdays for the season. The market resumes its seasonal extended hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, and the evening market returns on Wednesdays through September, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.Join us for new and returning vendors, food carts, lively music and much more. For updates, visit the Ann Arbor Farmers Market online or become a parks and recreation fan on Facebook.   Election Day is Tuesday, May 8The Ann Arbor Public Schools Technology Millage Election will take place Tuesday, May 8. Polls will be open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. at all city polling places. For more information on this election, go online to www.a2gov.org/elections or call 734.794.6140. Parks Millage facts onlineThe City of Ann Arbor has launched a new website section devoted to the upcoming expiration and renewal of the Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage. This site provides background information about the 2007–2012 millage; millage-funded activity logs; as well as a variety of resources, such as fact sheets and related City Council meeting footage links.Renewal of the Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage is anticipated to appear on the November 2012 election ballot. City outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekendMemorial Day weekend signifies the start of summer and coincides with the opening of the Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services three outdoor pools:Fuller, Buhr and Veterans Memorial park pools. Summer season passes, on sale now, are valid from May 26 to Sept. 3, 2012. Season passes can be used at Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial pools for all public swim times and tot splashes. Passes may be purchased at all of the pools, the Parks and Recreation Customer Service Center (Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Road), or they can be renewed online at www.a2gov.org/parks.Preseason Rate Resident Discount (purchase a pass before May 29) — Youth/Senior: $95 / Adult: $125 / Family*: $240Preseason Rate Non Resident (purchase a pass before May 29) — Youth/Senior: $120 / Adult: $160 / Family*: $300Regular Rate Resident Discount (purchase a pass May 29 and after) — Youth/Senior: $110 / Adult: $140 / Family*: $265Regular Rate Non Resident (purchase a pass May 29 and after ) — Youth/Senior: $135 / Adult: $175 / Family*: $325*Family rate is for two adults and up to three children residing in the same household. Argo Cascades grand openingJoin the grand opening celebration of Argo Cascades at Argo Canoe Livery (1055 Longshore Drive) Saturday, June 2 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy boats, fun drops and pools, a rock band on the rocks, food cards, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the beautiful Huron River. Enjoy paddling boats from Argo to Gallup without a portage. Paddle the Cascades, and check out our new watercrafts including tubes, stand-up paddles, rafts and sit-on-top kayaks. There will be fun for all ages. To learn more, visit Argo (and Gallup) Canoe Livery online. Stay ahead of the curveSpring and summer in Ann Arbor will again bring many special events downtown and around the city. In addition, road construction “season” is just ramping up. And with these activities often comes temporary road and lane closures.There's no need to be caught off guard. Keep up to date with road projects and event-related closures and detours by visiting — and subscribing to updates from — the city's road and lane closures Web page. Save the date: 2012 Mayor's Green FairMain Street will be closed to vehicles, but open for pedestrians, during the 12th annual Mayor's Green Fair Friday, June 8, 6 to 9 p.m. on Ann Arbor's Main Street. The event includes free entertainment and over 120 exhibits with environmental information, hands-on youth activities, Clean Energy Expo, green commuting options, Bike Fest, WasteKnot business partners, walking tours and more. Go to the Green Fair website for more information.  RecognitionsAnn Arbor has recently been recognized in the following ways.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Arbor Day Foundation have announced that Ann Arbor is one of 121 Michigan communities to receive the “Tree City USA” designation for the promotion of community forestry during 2011. Ann Arbor's South Main Street has been named one of “America's Greatest Main Streets” by Travel + Leisure Magazine.The City of Ann Arbor has been selected as a 2012 Green Cities Award finalist by Waste & Recycling News. Ann Arbor's residential recycling program was especially noted for its recycling plant tours and for the WasteWatcher comic series.  Dates to rememberThere are several public meetings/events taking place in May, including the following highlights (please see the related articles in this newsletter or visitthe city's online calendar for details and a complete list). Wednesday hours return to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, beginning May 2. The Wednesday evening markets return as well, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The Ann Arbor Public Schools Technology Millage Election is Tuesday, May 8.  A2 Downtown Blooms and Adopt-A-Park Kick Off annual volunteer events occur on Saturday, May 19.City government offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. Trash, compost and recycling collection will be delayed by one day, Tuesday through Saturday. A2 City News Web Page *City Council *Contact Us *Meeting Agendas  *News/Announcements *Road/Lane Closures Please share comments via email or call 734.794.6110, extension 41105.QUESTIONS FOR THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR?Contact usSTAY CONNECTED WITH THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR: