TreeVitalize Pennsylvania

11/03/2022

Bare root tree planting season has begun!

10/18/2022

Such a fun morning celebrating Greenfield Elementary School’s recognition as a TreeCampus. Thanks to amazing partners and the for working with these students to plant trees and educating them about urban and community forestry.

We followed this celebration up with a tour of the seedling nursery. Thanks for hosting us today, Pittsburgh partners!!

05/01/2022

Volunteer opportunity in Neshaminy State Park next weekend. Check out the post for details!

04/29/2022

Happy Arbor Day for the 150th year! State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger planted a tree in Cheltenham Township this morning with District Forester Steve Wacker and Tree Equity Specialist Kalaia Tripeaux to help celebrate Arbor Day! Thanks to all of our partners who helped to make this planting and so many others possible today.

04/28/2022

A tree planting opportunity to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day!

08/05/2021

The City of Philadelphia is looking for a company or organization to create a lumber yard at the Organic Recycling Center to better use urban wood resources generated through tree removals in the park system.

See below for the Lumber Yard RFP and procurement info on this opportunity!

09/22/2020

Interested in learning more about tree canopy and environmental resilience? Join the Morris Arboretum and guest speakers for this year's Tree Canopy Series: Building Environmental Resilience throughout October and November. Register online with the Morris Arboretum today! https://experience.morrisarboretum.org/Info.aspx?EventID=31

Tree Equity: Focusing Urban Forestry for Climate Action, Climate Justice and Economic Recovery
Jad Daley, President and CEO, American Forests
Thursday, October 15 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fee: $25

The Critical Role of Parks in Philadelphia Communities
Maura McCarthy, Executive Director, Fairmount Park Conservancy
Thursday, October 22 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fee: $25

Examining the Future Forest: Predicting Which Trees Will Survive
Nick Fisichelli, President and CEO, Schoodic Institute, Acadia National Park
Thursday, October 29 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fee: $25

What a Warming World Means for Insect Pest Outbreaks
Michael J. Raupp, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Entomology and Extension Specialist, The University of Maryland
Thursday, November 5 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fee: $25

Bring Diversity to the Stressful Urban Streetscape – 12 Great Trees to Enhance Your Palette
Paul Meyer, Retired F. Otto Haas Executive Director, Morris Arboretum
Thursday, November 12 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fee: $25

Horticulture & Design Endowed Lectures Birding Birding Excursions School of Arboriculture Tree Canopy Series: Building Environmental Resilience Creative Expressions Growing Minds

01/29/2020

Fascinating!

By comparing very old and young ginkgos in China, scientists found an explanation for their longevity.

12/11/2019

PA DCNR is accepting applications for young adult PA Outdoor Corps Crews around the state.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps young adult work and conservation learning program. Applications are due January 1.

12/05/2019

More great footage from the wonderful partnership between Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

11/24/2019

If you know anyone 18-25 years in age who is interested in gaining valuable skills in conservation, PA Outdoor Corps is looking! Message us with any questions.

The is now hiring for its 10-month crews starting in March 2020 to work on conservation projects on Pennsylvania’s public lands.

Applications are due Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Learn more ➡️ http://bit.ly/2FUPHdR