Fwd: on-going event (now thru April 16)

[Sustainable Capitol Hill]

Thought I'd pass this along to any arborphilists out there

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Do you love trees? Do you want to see more trees planted in your
neighborhood? More attention paid to existing trees? Are you interested in
volunteering in your community and learning more about urban forestry? The
Tree Ambassador program is for you!

The Tree Ambassador program empowers residents to become stewards of the
urban forest and serve as resources for their local community. Tree
Ambassadors are trained in the basics of urban forestry and community
organizing. Tree Ambassadors work in teams to develop neighborhood projects
such as tree walks, invasive species removal workdays, and/or tree
plantings.

Currently 23 percent of Seattle is covered with tree canopy. The City has a
goal to reach 30 percent canopy cover by 2037. The 2011 Tree Ambassador
cohort cared for 113 street trees in Capitol Hill, developed a Tree Walk
around Greenlake, produced brochures on conifers and ivy, staffed tables at
many local neighborhood events, and more! What will 2012’s cohort do?

You can learn more about the program and apply by visiting
www.Seattle.gov/trees. Applications are being accepted through April 16 for
teams of two to four people to serve as local neighborhood advocates for
urban trees. Individuals may apply, but they would be expected to form a
team with people who live close to them. Tree Ambassadors must live in
Seattle.

Seattle’s urban forest needs you – apply today!

www.Seattle.gov/trees

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Sustainable Capitol Hill
http://www.sustainablecapitolhill.org