Daily Archives: April 16, 2022


Thursday, April 28, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Urban Trees: Overcoming Adversity with Tree Diversity, Online

The lifespan of a tree planted in a typical US municipality is less than 15 years! Over the past 30 years, a ramped-up effort to plant street trees across the country has brought about a renewed effort towards the right tree, right place. The founder of Arbor Day, Joy Morton, set out to plan and plant for a more verdant, beautiful world. Polly Hill Arboretum Executive Director Tim Boland will share his story and describe how towns on-island can plan and plant in the face of climate change.

This April 28 presentation at 5 pm Eastern time is virtual. A Zoom link will be provided after registering. $10; FREE for PHA members. Proceeds benefit Polly Hill Arboretum. Register here: https://bit.ly/Street-Trees-Webinar


Monday, April 25 – Monday, September 12 – Gardening for Pollinators, Online

This online Native Plant Trust course teaches how to convert a yard into productive pollinator habitat. Learn about issues associated with pollinator decline and current conservation efforts, then explore a variety of pollinators and the native plants that support their life cycles. The course also covers basic pollinator garden design and provides step-by-step instructions for selecting plants and installing and maintaining these habitats. You can complete the course at your own pace. It typically takes at least 12 hours to complete. Download the syllabus. Online access begins April 25. $80 for NPT members, $98 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/gardening-pollinators/