FREE Trees

The Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria are again giving away FREE TREES for Alexandria residents only. If you live in the city of Alexandria (you need to have an Alexandria address, even if it's technically Fairfax County) you are eligible to register for a free tree.  

Details are: 

1. Register on the link below

http://alexandriatreedistribution2015.eventbrite.com/

or

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-alexandria-tree-distribution-tickets-18690666286?aff=es2


2, Come on Saturday October 10th to the Del Ray Baptist Church on Russell Road from 9-12 to pick up your tree. Any tree not picked up by noon will be free to any person who shows up to claim it!  

3. Take your tree home and plant it!! If you could take a picture of you planting your tree or your newly planted tree and send it to us (info@treestewards.org) we will put your picture on our web site (www.treestewards.org).  

This year we're charging a small fee for you to reserve your tree. When you come to pick it up you will be refunded most of the fee (there is a fee to use the eventbrite site for using their service).

Last year we were out of trees in about a day so don't delay.  

If any of you are connected to any other list serves for the city, please forward to them, thanks.

Fall is the best time to plant trees!!

Eileen Grant
Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria communications chairperson

Free TREEs To Beautify Alexandria

FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD LISTSERVE: 

Free TREEs To Beautify Alexandria 

Redbud, Dogwoods, Witch Hazel, Persimmon, River Birch, Hackberry, Hornbeam, Black Gum,
Swamp White Oak, Chestnut Oak , Red Oak

RESERVE YOUR TREE ON LINE 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alexandria-tree-distribution-tickets-12670280149

Then pick up on Saturday October 18th from 9-1pm
Del Ray Baptist Church * 2405 Russell Road 

Families are limited to only one of the small flowering trees and one of the larger shade trees. Those living in apartments, condos or HOAs with room for multiple trees should have individual residents reserve trees. For additional information see www.TreeStewards.org or info@TreeStewards.org 




Made possible with funding from Alliance for Community Trees and CSX

Help Four Mile Run Park Community Tree Planting

FROM NEIGHBORHOOD LISTERVE:

Your clicks can help win a $2,000 grant to go toward a community tree
planting this Fall in Four Mile Run Park!!

The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market is already putting up $1,000
toward this effort and has entered to win through the "Green Idea
Challenge" sponsored by ACTion Alexandria<http://www.actionalexandria.org/about>

We need your clicks of support to help win the grant. Vote up to 3 times
before Friday.  

4MR Park Tree Plantings through
Crowd-funding<http://www.actionalexandria.org/solution/4mr-park-tree-plantings-through-community-crowd-sourcing-and-crowd-funding>
or
(
http://www.actionalexandria.org/solution/4mr-park-tree-plantings-through-community-crowd-sourcing-and-crowd-funding

Soon, we'll have news about how residents and businesses can help raise
more money for trees with matching donations...and watch for more info
about how to participate in the planting.

For Immediate Release: April 8, 2014

City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Earth Day Tree Sale on Saturday, April 26
"Great Trees, Great Prices, and Great for Alexandria"

The City Alexandria’s Park Operations and Natural Resources Division will hold a tree sale on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr. The goal of the sale is to promote the preservation of the Alexandria’s tree canopy by encouraging the planting of trees on private property throughout the City.

The City’s tree supplier, Denison Landscaping and Nursery of Fort Washington, Maryland, will again provide a variety of trees, shrubs and annuals that are hardy and successful in this area. Trees and shrubs are sold in three to seven gallon containers that residents can easily handle and plant. Download the List of Available Trees or purchase and email or call the Urban Forestry Office to reserve your trees.

Residents can reserve trees for purchase in advance through Wednesday, April 23. No deposit is necessary. To reserve a tree, call the Park Operations and Natural Resources Division Office at 703.746.5499 or email dorothy.white@alexandriava.gov. When reserving your trees, please provide your name, telephone number, and the type and quantities of the tree that you plan to purchase.

Advance tree orders must be picked up between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. Reserved trees not picked up by 10 a.m. on the day of the sale will be made available to the public.

For additional information, call the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Park Operations and Natural Resources Division at 703.746.5499.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call John Noelle, City Arborist, at 703.746.5499, (VA Relay 711) or e-mail john.noelle@alexandriava.gov.

NoVA Soil & Water Conservation Seedling Sale

Announcing the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District

2012 Annual Seedling Sale

All the seedlings in this year’s offerings provide food for both humans and wildlife.  YUM!!

Two packages are available:

The Incredible Edibles Shrub and Small Tree package is offered for $15.95 and includes two Elderberry, two Serviceberry, two Cranberrybush viburnum and four American hazelnut seedlings.

The Incredible Edibles Tree Package is offered for $11.95 and includes two Chokecherry, two Persimmon, two American plum, and one Allegheny Chinkapin.

**All seedlings are native to Northern Virginia**

Download the order form at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/seedlingsale2012.pdf

For more information about the seedling species including pictures at maturity please visit our website at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/seedlingsale.htm

If you have any questions, please contact Nick Kokales by phone at (703) 324-1420 or by e-mail at nicholas.kokales@fairfaxcounty.gov.   

Deadline for ordering is Monday, April 16. 

Christmas Trees in Alexandria

Locations in Alexandria to purchase Christmas Trees

Eclectic Nature – 1503 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, 22301

            www.engiftandgarden.com

Apple House – 1721 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, 22302

           

Police Youth Camp – Callahan Road, Alexandria (lot next to the Amtrak Station, across from the Masonic Memorial) 

Church of St. Clement’s – 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, 22302

            www.saintclement.org/

St. Mary’s Catholic School – 400 Green Street, Alexandria, 22314

Home Depot – 400 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, 22314

Southern Towers – Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304

North Ridge Citizens Association Tree Sale – Beverley Hills United Methodist Church, 3512 Old Dominion Blvd.)

            Saturdays, 12/3 & 12/10 - 7 am – 5 pm

            Sundays, 12/4 & 12/11 – 9 am – 4 pm

"Great Tress, Great Prices, & Great for Alexandria"

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA: 

City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Fall Tree Sale on Saturday, October 15
"Great Trees, Great Prices, and Great for Alexandria"

The City Alexandria’s Urban Forestry Section will hold a tree sale on Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church parking lot, located at 3001 Cameron Mills Road.  The goal of the sale is to promote the preservation of the Alexandria’s tree canopy by encouraging the planting of trees on private property throughout the City.

The City’s tree supplier, Denison Landscaping and Nursery of Fort Washington, Maryland, will again provide a variety of trees, shrubs and annuals that are hardy and successful in this area.  Trees and shrubs are sold in three to seven gallon containers that residents can easily handle and plant.  Download the List of Available Trees of purchase and email or call the City Arborist to reserve your trees.

Residents can reserve trees for purchase in advance through October 13.  No deposit is necessary. To reserve a tree, call the City Arborist Office, at 703.746.5496 or email City.Arborist@alexandriava.gov.  When reserving your trees, please provide your name, telephone number, and the type and quantities of the tree that you plan to purchase.

Advance tree orders must be picked up between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 15.  Reserved trees not picked up by 10 a.m. on the day of the sale will be made available to the public.

For additional information, call the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Arborist office at 7703.746.5499.