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SUMMARY:Tree Mapping in the Ramblewood Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:TreesCharlotte will be conducting a tree inventory mapping of street-view trees in the Ramblewood neighborhood. Volunteers will be split into zones and will be given measuring tapes\, tree manuals\, and tablets with the “PictureThis” app.  Volunteers will identify the following: \n\nNumber of trees (note heritage trees)\nTrunk diameter measurement of each accessible tree\nIdentify tree species and the number of each tree species\n\nParticipants are encouraged to download the “PictureThis” app ahead of the tree mapping event. PictureThis is a free app to use\, please do not subscribe to this service. If you have trouble accessing the free version\, the TreesCharlotte staff will guide you on how to access on the day of the event. \n  \nThis event is open to the public for general volunteers. We are also looking for up to 6 TreeMAKs to help with this event! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://treescharlotte.org/event/tree-mapping-in-the-ramblewood-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Ramblewood Neighborhood\, 9934 Nations Ford Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
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SUMMARY:TreeMaster Classroom Training
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting our TreeMaster course on the evening of Wednesday\, September 13th. Anyone is welcome to join in if they are interested in becoming one of our amazing lead volunteers! Please register here. \nA TreeMaster is a volunteer who has received training on volunteer management\, proper planting techniques and care and maintenance of trees. TreeMasters serve as volunteer leaders at our planting events and TreeAdoptions throughout Charlotte.  They help with event setup\, tree and mulch placement\, volunteer engagement\, and event breakdown. \nHow do I become a TreeMaster  \nAnybody interested should attend this workshop\, featuring the history of TreesCharlotte\, our planting practices\, and a Q&A.  Training is suited for all levels of arboriculture knowledge.  Upon completion of the certification course\, graduates will be provided opportunities to put their knowledge into action by serving as volunteer leaders. The tree planting season in Charlotte runs from October to early April.  \nTraining Planting \nFollowing the training\, graduates will be provided an opportunity to get hands-on experience with a tree planting on the morning of September 16th. This add-on training session is not required but strongly encouraged. \nWhat is the time commitment? \nTreeMasters are asked to commit to volunteer at a minimum of 3 regularly scheduled tree planting/adoption events annually (each about 5 hours).
URL:https://treescharlotte.org/event/treemaster-classroom-training/
LOCATION:City of Charlotte Landscape Management\, 701 Tuckaseegee Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree Mapping in the McCrorey Heights Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:TreesCharlotte will be conducting a tree inventory mapping of street-view trees in the Ramblewood neighborhood. Volunteers will be split into zones and will be given measuring tapes\, tree manuals\, and tablets with the “PictureThis” app.  Volunteers will identify the following: \n\nNumber of trees (note heritage trees)\nTrunk diameter measurement of each accessible tree\nIdentify tree species and the number of each tree species\n\nParticipants are encouraged to download the “PictureThis” app ahead of the tree mapping event. PictureThis is a free app to use\, please do not subscribe to this service. If you have trouble accessing the free version\, the TreesCharlotte staff will guide you on how to access on the day of the event. \n  \nThis event is open to volunteers from Treesilience partner\, Truist\, and the communities within our Treesilience initiative. We are also looking for up to 6 TreeMAKs to help with this event! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://treescharlotte.org/event/tree-mapping-in-the-mccrorey-heights-neighborhood/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church – West\, 1801 Oaklawn Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28216\, United States
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SUMMARY:TreeMaster Field Training at JH Gunn Elementary
DESCRIPTION:TreeMasters! The time has come!! \nThe TreesCharlotte team is pumped to get our planting season underway\, and we have a packed calendar. This planting is solely for current and new TreeMasters to kick off the season and refresh our brains on planting techniques.  \nAfter we all reconnect (with doughnuts and coffee\, of course)\, we’ll plant about 41 trees together – just the TC team and you\, the TreeMasters! \nThe fun begins at 9 am\, at JH Gunn Elementaryt School. We hope you are as excited and ready to don those orange hats as we are. You may register here!
URL:https://treescharlotte.org/event/treemaster-field-training-at-jh-gunn-elementary/
LOCATION:JH Gunn Elementary School\, 7400 Harrisburg Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215
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SUMMARY:TreeCare at Ashley Park Elementary
DESCRIPTION:On this terrific Thursday\, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Ashley Park Elementary to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Fall\, 2021.  TreesCharlotte periodically returns to school campuses to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive.  Stewardship events are vital to our mission of expanding Charlotte’s tree canopy. \nWe are currently recruiting TreeMasters for this event. Register here!
URL:https://treescharlotte.org/event/treecare-at-ashley-park-elementary/
LOCATION:Ashley Park Elementary\, 2401 Belfast Dr\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Season Opening Citywide Tree Adoption
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nWe’re back! TreesCharlotte is kicking off its event season with a Citywide TreeAdoption. We’ll have a huge mix of species\, from small flowering to canopy building to evergreen screening. There’s something for everybody. \nA link to register for trees will be added here on September 25. \nWe are seeking TreeMasters to help manage the event.  Click here to register to volunteer. \nHere’s what you need to know:  \nRegistration details \n\nRegistration is required and opens at 10:00 am Monday\, September 25 (link will be posted above on 9/25) and closes when trees “sell-out” or at 11:59 pm Wednesday\, September 27th.    \nEach address within the City of Charlotte can get up to 2 trees. While the registration form does not limit the total number of trees\, households requesting more than 2 trees will be notified and removed.\nAll trees are required to be registered to the homeowner receiving those trees\, with accurate contact information (including first name(s)\, last name(s)\, address\, email address\, and phone number). Correct contact information for each homeowner is required.\nIf you are registering for or picking up trees on behalf of a neighbor or friend\, please provide the homeowner’s correct contact information and bring copy of their registration with you to the event.\nWhile you will be able to pre-select your species\, we cannot guarantee the variety or quantities that will be available on the day of the event. We will\, however\, make all efforts to sub in a comparable tree. \nResale of TreesCharlotte trees is prohibited and may result in being disallowed at future adoptions and TreesCharlotte events.\nPlanting of TreesCharlotte trees for profit is prohibited and may result in being disallowed at future adoptions and TreesCharlotte events.\n\nDay of event details \n\nAll TreeAdoption attendees are required to go through a planting demonstration on the day of the TreeAdoption.\nAllow for at least 45 minutes to receive your trees as everyone is required to go through a planting demonstration. Tree planting training is mandatory.\nAbout the trees: The trees are in up to 7-gallon containers\, measure up to 10 feet tall\, and weigh about 10-15 pounds. The mulch weighs 25 pounds/bag.\nTreesCharlotte will send a follow-up email with event details and planting and care instructions.\n\nAt this time our focus is within the Charlotte city limits. Therefore\, we currently limit our participation to Charlotte residents only (we are unable to serve Matthews\, Mint Hill\, Pineville\, Huntersville\, Davidson\, Cornelius\, other municipalities outside Charlotte or Mecklenburg County.  \nTreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us give more trees to Charlotte residents. Click here to donate. \nBelow is a draft list of species we hope to offer. We may add or remove species prior to the event. Quantities are limited. Register early to ensure the best selection. \nSelections are final and once registered\, cannot be changed.  Be sure to research which tree will work best for your yard before registering. \n\nRed Maple \n\n\n\nServiceberry\n\n\n\nRiver Birch\n\n\n\nCedar\, Deodar \n\n\n\nYew \n\n\n\nRedbud\, Merlot \n\n\n\nDogwood \n\n\n\nCryptomeria \n\n\n\nMagnolia \n\n\n\nPoplar Tulip \n\n\n\nSourwood \n\n\n\nPlum\, Purple Leaf \n\n\n\nCherry\, Yoshino \n\n\n\nOak\, Swamp White \n\n\n\nOak\, Overcup \n\n\n\nArborvitae
URL:https://treescharlotte.org/event/season-opening-citywide-tree-adoption/
LOCATION:City of Charlotte Landscape Management\, 701 Tuckaseegee Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28208\, United States
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