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Thursday, March 27, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Free Tree Walk: Redwood Library, Newport Art Museum, & Old Beach Avenue

The Newport Tree Conservancy’s first monthly tree walk of 2025 will tour the grounds of the Redwood Library and the Newport Art Museum, and venture down Old Beach Avenue before looping back to Bellevue. NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will be discussing some early spring tree phenology, bask in the glory of some incredible specimen beech and oaks, and admire early flowering woody plants. Please dress appropriately for walking on the street and on grass. The March 27 program is free, but register at www.newporttreeconservancy.org

March 19, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Eastern – Magnolias at a Glance: An Informative Look at a Most Fascinating Group of Flowering Trees, Online

Magnolias continue to be one the premier groups of flowering trees available for northeastern gardens and landscapes. Known worldwide for their enchanting spring and summer blooms, everyone should have at least one magnolia in their garden. In this Newport Tree Conservancy virtual presentation on March 20 at 5:30 Eastern, NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will discuss the fascinating history of Magnolias, feature Newport’s most impressive specimens, and discuss the many great cultivars available to Rhode Island gardens. Plant Production Manager Morgan Palmer will discuss the propagation and growing of magnolias at NTC’s Heritage Tree Center. This is something you do not want to miss! Register at https://www.newporttreeconservancy.org/events/magnolias-at-a-glance-an-informative-look-at-a-most-fascinating-group-of-flowering-trees

March 12, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Talking Trees: Newport Tree Conservancy’s Winter Propagation Projects

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy on March 12 at 2:30 at 152 Coggeshall Avenue in Newport to learn about and tour its winter propagation projects in the warmth of a beautiful greenhouse. The Conservancy will talk about grafting heritage trees, and you will see the progress of evergreen cuttings. Discuss the methods behind these winter propagation methods, and why they’re an important part of what they do at NTC. Sign up at www.newporttreeconservancy.org

February 23, 2025
Friday, October 4, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Second Wind Arboretum Tour

The Newport Tree Conservancy invites you to take a stroll through Second Wind Arboretum. This Ocean Drive Neighborhood gem on 2.7 acres includes Gingko plantings, forested wetland featuring native Amelanchier canadensis and Acer rubrum, and the owner’s Heritage Collection – specimen trees planted in honor of members of the family inspired by favorite trees planted along Bellevue Avenue. This vibrant, whimsical property is a must see! Register at www.newportconservancy.org

September 24, 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Salt Marsh Garden Tour

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy on October 2 for a detailed look into the delicate art of coastal gardening. Salt Marsh Arboretum is a species diverse landscape bordering on the restored salt marshes of Gooseneck Cove. To learn more about Salt Marsh Arboretum visit our page here. Estate gardener Devin Skelly will join us for an engaging look at the intensive restoration efforts made, involving the reestablishment of native species. Devin will show us around the arboretum, describe the horticultural and restorative work he has done, and showcase the plant collection. Highlights of the arboretum include a paperbark maple grove, young giant sequoia trees, a collection of buckeyes (Aesculus), and the rare wheel tree (Trochodendron aralioides). Registration required at https://www.newporttreeconservancy.org/events/arboretum-tour-salt-marsh-98ngp

September 20, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – July Newport Free Tree Walk: Battery Park/Point Neighborhood

Enjoy some trees, along with the cool breeze off the bay in mid-summer, with a walk at Battery Park and around the historic Point Neighborhood in Newport on July 18. “The Point” is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the country, home to many interesting trees and shrubs. Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will lead the search for interesting and unusual specimens, with an emphasis on planting trees in difficult/tight locations. Summer flowering shrubs will also be discussed. Be prepared to walk for the entirety of the tour. Drinking water is highly recommended. For parking and more information visit https://www.newporttreeconservancy.org/events/july-free-tree-walk-battery-parkpoint-neighborhood Registration required.

July 9, 2024