Sep 11, 2022 | Climate Actions Grovers Can Take, Trees in the Grove
Planting trees is a key tool in the fight against global warming. Climate change is caused by an increase in greenhouse gases (primarily carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere. Trees help to reduce these gases by taking in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it...
Sep 1, 2022 | Trees in the Grove
An article on the invasive and destructive spotted lanternfly (actually a leafhopper) was recently posted on the Grove website. The article mentioned that tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a preferred host and should be removed from the landscape. This article...
Jun 18, 2022 | Trees in the Grove
An attraction of Washington Grove is its great variety of trees, some of which are hidden gems and a pleasure to discover. Discussed here are three “living fossils” from Asia that have no close relatives among other plants. We hope that readers will use this...
Mar 25, 2022 | Events & Recreation News, Forestry & Beautification News, Woman's Club News
Looking for new ideas for your garden? Hoping for natural solutions that encourage and support a healthy ecosystem for your yard? The Woman’s Club and the Forestry & Beautification Committee co-hosted a free Zoom seminar Going Native: How to Turn Your Yard into a...
Dec 3, 2021 | Climate Actions Grovers Can Take, Trees in the Grove
Planting trees is a key tool in the fight against global warming. Climate change is caused by an increase in greenhouse gases (primarily carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere. Trees help to reduce these gases by taking in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it...
Dec 1, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News, Sustainability News, Tagged from the Minutes, What's Happening
December 1, 2021 – An interesting article recently appeared in the Washington Post about environmental factors that contribute to oak tree decline in our area. The full article appears here. Sadly, this is happening in Washington Grove as well. The Forestry...
Nov 4, 2021 | Trees in the Grove
Spruces (genus Picea – meaning pitch in ancient Latin) are usually tall, symmetrical, conical evergreen trees. The genus includes thirty-five species (half native to China), most of which are restricted to cooler regions of the northern hemisphere, growing at high...
Oct 4, 2021 | Trees in the Grove
Lindens Tilia (linden) is a genus of about 30 species of trees and bushes, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Two species of lindens are familiar to Maryland landscapes: Tilia cordata (little-leaf) and Tilia americana (American basswood)....
Sep 13, 2021 | Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom video...
Jun 5, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: June 9, 2021, 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM Video Conference We don’t usually meet in June but due to the cicadas we are still planning for some continued tree planting. We’d love to have you join us! If you can’t make the meeting but have a suggestion...
Jun 5, 2021 | Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
May 10, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: May 12, 2021, 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM Video Conference Isn’t spring beautiful? Wonderful invitation to get out for a walk! At our next meeting, we will be planning for the spring tree planting. We’d love to have you join us! If you can’t make the...
May 9, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
Apr 8, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
Apr 3, 2021 | Trees in the Grove
Of the approximately 100 species of magnolias, eight are native to the eastern U.S. Cultivars of the species preferred in trade, however, number in the thousands. Magnolias prefer acidic soil and full sun. Other common magnolia characteristics are attractive, smooth,...
Apr 3, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: April 14, 2021, 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM Video Conference Isn’t spring beautiful? Wonderful invitation to get out for a walk! At our next meeting, we will be planning for the spring tree planting. We’d love to have you join us! If you can’t make...
Mar 6, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
Mar 1, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: March 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM Video Conference We’ll be discussing the potential impact of the 17-year cicadas this spring and evaluating sites for spring tree planting. We look forward to you joining us, all are welcome! Residents and the public...
Feb 1, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: March 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM Video Conference The Forestry and Beautification Committee is on hiatus for the winter. A total of 14 new trees were installed this fall. This is a great time of year to admire the “bones” (aka structure) of our many...
Jan 10, 2021 | Forestry & Beautification News
The Forestry and Beautification Committee is on hiatus for the winter. Our next meeting will be in March of 2021. A total of 14 new trees were installed this fall. This is a great time of year to admire the “bones” (aka structure) of our many beautiful trees. On a...
Dec 5, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
The Forestry and Beautification Committee is on hiatus for the winter. Our next meeting will be in March of 2021. A total of 14 new trees were installed this fall. You can spot the “newbies” by looking for the stabilizing stakes on either side of them. These stakes...
Nov 9, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
Nov 1, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, November 11, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. We will be discussing fall/spring tree planting. All are welcome! Residents and the public may access using Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to:...
Nov 1, 2020 | Trees in the Grove
On October 9, the Town had 11 shade trees installed by Stadler Nursery. As we have tried to do in recent years, all were trees native to the U.S. Among the oaks, maples, and American beech, there are three are new species for us: American persimmon (Diospyros...
Oct 7, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
Oct 4, 2020 | Trees in the Grove
Hickories are native trees important to wildlife and to humans well before the arrival of Europeans. One hickory, the pecan tree (Carya illinoensis), is one of the few commercially significant sources of food that is native exclusively to North America. The wood of...
Oct 4, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed., October 14, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. We will be discussing fall tree planting. All are welcome! The agenda will be posted on the Town website. Residents and the public may access the meeting by:...
Sep 6, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, September 09, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the...
Aug 8, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
Aug 6, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, August 12, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Meeting access: Residents and the public may access By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 using Meeting ID: 781 347 688 and following the audio instructions. OR by...
Jul 3, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, September 9, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The Forestry and Beautification Committee is taking a break for the summer. Our next meeting will be Wednesday September 9 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. We will be making plans for the fall tree planting. All are...
Jun 8, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
May 31, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, June 10, 2020; 7:30 p.m. online via ZOOM. Residents and the public may access using Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom videoconference at: https://zoom.us/j/781347688...
May 8, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom...
May 4, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, May 13, 2020; 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Residents and the public may access using: Meeting ID: 781 347 688, by dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions OR by joining the Zoom...
Apr 2, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Access Meeting ID: 781 347 688 By dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and following the audio instructions. OR by joining the Zoom video conference...
Mar 9, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 13 November 2019 Final review of F&B Guidelines v 2.2 from 111619 Discuss spring tree...
Mar 6, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, March 11, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. It looks like we’ll have a lovely early spring this year! The next Forestry and Beautification Committee meeting will be Wednesday March 11 at 7:30 pm in the Council room. We will be planning for...
Mar 6, 2020 | Trees in the Grove
A blooming Witch Hazel uplifts spirits with an early promise of spring showing off its strap-like brightly colored petals and enticing fragrance. These are the Witch Hazels most often noticed in the Washington area, a large upright spreading shrub or small tree that...
Feb 4, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, March 11, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will begin planning for spring tree planting. We’d love to have you join us! And if you can’t make the meeting, but have a suggestion for where a new tree is needed, please contact...
Jan 7, 2020 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, March 11, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room.
Dec 7, 2019 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wed, March 11, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will begin discussing plans for the spring tree planting and the potential for using GPS to map our Town trees. Nine new trees were installed this fall throughout town. You can spot them where new...
Nov 9, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 1009 2019 Committee governance procedures—continued Fall tree planting—continued...
Nov 3, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 13, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will continue current discussion: plans for the fall tree planting, handling of committee governance, and the potential for focusing GPS to map our Town trees.
Nov 3, 2019 | Trees in the Grove
With over 600 hundred species of oaks (genus Quercus), nearly 100 of them native to the U.S., it would seem a difficult group of trees to sort out, much less identify individual species. However, only a few dozen species will be encountered in our area, even including...
Oct 5, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 0911 2019 Continue discussion of Committee governance procedures Continue discussion of GPS tree...
Oct 2, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 9, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will continue current discussions: plans for the fall tree planting, handling of committee governance, and the potential for using GPS to map our Town trees. Trees in the Grove American Beech...
Oct 1, 2019 | Trees in the Grove
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a slow growing, moderate sized native tree (up to 70’ tall and 100’ wide) that is abundant in eastern forests. The tree is often recognized from a distance by its attractive gray bark. A tree with names or initials carved into its...
Sep 6, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. F & B is on summer break. Please join us at our next meeting where we will be making plans for the fall tree planting. All are welcome! Our next meeting will be Wednesday September 11 at 7:30...
Sep 4, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 8 May 2019. Discuss Committee governance procedures Discuss GPS tree mapping Discuss fall...
Aug 3, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. F & B is on summer break. Please join us at our next meeting where we will be making plans for the fall tree planting. All are welcome!
Jun 1, 2019 | Trees in the Grove
The most common native maple found in Washington Grove is the red maple. Acer rubrum is the county tree of Montgomery County and is an important tree in Maryland hardwood forests. Leaves are opposite, as with all maples, and consist of 3 to 5 toothed lobes. Fruit is...
Jun 1, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will be making plans for the fall tree planting. All are welcome!
May 21, 2019 | Trees in the Grove
Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) is a native understory tree with shiny, dark green palmate leaves (leaflets whose stems emanate from a single central point) that are attractive in spring and early summer. Its most striking feature are its red, tubular flowers that bloom...
May 2, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 10 April 2019. Review spring tree planting sites Discuss Arbor Day plans Other Business Adjourn *The...
Apr 27, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 8, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will finalize plans for the spring tree planting. We’d love to have you join us! If you can’t make the meeting but have a suggestion for where a new tree is needed, please contact...
Apr 8, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Tagged from the Minutes
TC Minutes – April 2019/ The first F&B meeting took place March 10th, in attendance Georgette Cole (Chair), Deborah Mehlferber, and Jay Everhart. A public appearance by Meredith Beckhardt 406 5th Avenue, attended and requested consideration of a tree to...
Apr 4, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, April 10, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 10 October, 14 November 2018, and 13 March 2019. Briefly review our final draft language for...
Mar 11, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 14 November 2018 Review our existing draft language for Master Plan areas applicable to Forestry...
Mar 11, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Tagged from the Minutes
TC Minutes – March 2019/ Recent gypsy moth egg survey by the Maryland department of Agriculture Forest Pest Management, report no new egg masses were observed in the town at the survey locations. Apparently the very wet spring in 2018 could account for the low...
Mar 2, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will begin planning for spring tree planting. We’d love to have you join us! If you can’t make the meeting but have a suggestion for where a new tree is needed, please contact...
Feb 11, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Tagged from the Minutes
TC Minutes – January 2019/ Tree guards were installed by Forestry and Beautification volunteers on the six newly planted trees. Spring planting will be discussed at the first F&B meeting for 2019 on March 13.
Feb 2, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will begin planning for spring tree planting. We’d love to have you join us! If you can’t make the meeting but have a suggestion for where a new tree is needed, please contact...
Jan 14, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News, Tagged from the Minutes
TC Minutes – December 2018 / Seven trees purchased from Stadler’s were planted this Fall in the following locations: = 1 Scarlet Oak – 103 Grove Road 1 Princeton Elm – 127 Chestnut Road 1 Princeton Elm – 108 Maple Avenue 1 Pin Oak –...
Jan 7, 2019 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The next Forestry and Beautification meeting will be on March 13th. Please do join us! We’ll be working on plans for the spring tree planting. If you have any ideas for a new tree location...
Nov 30, 2018 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The fall trees have arrived! Seven beautiful new hardwoods were planted in November. You can spot the “newbies” by the new mulch and planting stakes around them. There is a gorgeous...
Nov 9, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – 6 September 2018 Review latest draft language for Master Plan areas applicable to Forestry and...
Oct 31, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 14, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room.
Sep 28, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 10, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Old Council Room.
Sep 4, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 6, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Old Council Room.
Aug 3, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, August 8, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – May 2018 Review Master Plan areas applicable to Forestry and Beautification Committee: 1.3...
Aug 1, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News
The Forestry and Beautification Committee will be meeting on August 8 at 7:30 pm in the Council Room. We will review the 2009 Master Plan Sections which relate to the Town Parks and Residential Green Spaces and discuss possible revisions if needed. Fall tree planting...
May 3, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, May 9, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – April 2018 Spring tree planting – updated tree map Continue discussion on dealing with...
May 1, 2018 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: May 9, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. This will be our last meeting before our summer hiatus (June, July, August) then we’ll start up again September 12 to plan for the fall planting season. Amur or Bush...
Apr 9, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, April 11, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – March2018 Spring tree planting Discuss dealing with non-native invasive plants Arbor Day plans...
Apr 3, 2018 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: April 11, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Spring is just around the corner and Forestry and Beautification (F&B) is making plans for planting new trees. We’d love to hear your suggestions, just call or...
Mar 7, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes – November 2017 F&B Budget for FY2019 Spring tree planting Discuss replacements list for...
Feb 1, 2018 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News, Woods Committee News
Woods Committee News… Next Meeting: Monday, February 5, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Meetings are open to the public. The Woods Committee meets on the first Monday of each month. The March meeting is March 5, 2018. Please join us! WOODS COMMITTEE VISION...
Jan 7, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News, Notable & Official News
Next Meeting: March 14, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. This fall has been a busy planting season for the Forestry and Beautification Committee. Almost all planting occurred in December, later than usual due to the warm fall...
Dec 2, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: March 14, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. F & B meetings are on winter hiatus until March.
Nov 7, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, November 8, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes Fall tree installation update Next Bulletin text New Business Adjourn *The agenda is subject to...
Oct 15, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes Circle Cleanup Oct 14 and add-on date Planning for fall tree installation Next Bulletin text New...
Oct 9, 2017 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News
Forestry & Beautification News… Next Meeting: October 18, 2017; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. The Forestry and Beautification Committee met on Sept 13. Eight new trees will be planted this fall with four more trees...
Sep 8, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, September 13, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of the Agenda Approval of the minutes Planning for fall tree installation Next Bulletin text New Business Adjourn *The agenda is...
Aug 3, 2017 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: August 9, 2017; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. It’s time to start planning for the fall tree planting season in the Town residential areas! The Forestry and Beautification Committee will be meeting on Wed, August 9 to start this process. The new...
Aug 2, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, August 9, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of the Agenda Begin planning for fall tree installation Discuss possible replacement of the bamboo near the Maintenance Shed Next...
Jun 4, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News
Forestry and Beautification celebrated Arbor Day on May 27 with a cleaning project in Morgan Park at the Town entrance. Three new hellebores were installed next to the Town entrance sign and extensive pruning was done by our volunteers in the wooded area of Morgan...
Jun 4, 2017 | Announcements, Forestry & Beautification News
Forestry & Beautification News Forestry and Beautification celebrated Arbor Day on May 27 with a cleaning project in Morgan Park at the Town entrance. Three new hellebores were installed next to the Town entrance sign and extensive pruning was done by our...
May 8, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, May 10, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of the Agenda Arbor Day April 29—review work done Spring Trees: review installation done May 6 Elm Research Institute: discuss...
Apr 6, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of the Agenda Arbor Day April 29—planning session Spring Trees: planting plans New Business Adjourn *The agenda is subject to...
Mar 7, 2017 | Forestry & Beautification News, Posted Agendas
Meeting of the Forestry & Beautification Committee Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Approval of the Agenda F&B Budget considerations for FY2017 Spring Trees: planting plans and watering list Next Bulletin Text New Business...
Dec 2, 2015 | Forestry & Beautification News
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 21, 2016; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. This meeting is open to the public. The fall tree planting has been scheduled for Saturday December 5th. We will be adding ten new trees each of which is between 2-3 inch caliper. These are: a...
Nov 23, 2015 | Forestry & Beautification News
Montgomery County has recently launched “Tree Montgomery.” The main aim of the program is to encourage neighborhoods to increase the County’s tree canopy, particularly on residential properties. The new program will plant shade trees – for free! Montgomery County...
Nov 5, 2015 | Forestry & Beautification News
The Forestry & Beautification Committee (F&B) will meet on 15th of October at 7:30pm in the Council Room. This meeting is open to the public. During the last Town meeting, a question was raised concerning the tree canopy in both the public areas and on private...
Nov 5, 2015 | Forestry & Beautification News
At the recommendation of the Woods Committee, crews were hired to remove mile-a-minute and stilt grass from the East Woods. The work for this removal was performed by raking and pulling the plants by hand. Weed whackers were used to cut the stilt grass. Both of these...
Nov 5, 2015 | Forestry & Beautification News, Town Council News
Mayor McCathran, Meadow Liaison Georgette Cole, Park Manager David Quintanilla, and Forest Ecologist/Botanist, Carole Bergmann met to assess the status of the Meadow Park within the approved Operation and Use Plan. We know control of non-native invasive weeds is a...