Morton Arboretum "Tree Ninjas" Descend Upon Chicago
Volunteers will be "tagging" thousands of trees around the city today to demonstrate the "environmental value" they bring to the community. Trees will also be tagged in Lisle.
from the Morton Arboretum Planting and protecting trees has never been more important. Climate change is transforming our world, shifting plant hardiness zones, and putting trees under stress. In celebration of Arbor Day, The Morton Arboretum is partnering with public and private organizations to promote the value of urban trees. At 7 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, teams of volunteers will place tags on thousands of trees in the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs to showcase the beauty and environmental benefits of trees. “Every year we deal with more and more trees that need protection and replacement,” says Nicole Cavender, PhD, Vice President of Science and Conservation for The Morton Arboretum. “The Arboretum works to promote …
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Karlie Baker
3:12 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012
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