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Broadlands Tree Save Day

Discussion in 'Nature/Habitat/Garden Corner' started by habitatvolunteer2, Mar 1, 2006.

  1. habitatvolunteer2

    habitatvolunteer2 New Member

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    (reprint from March newsletter)

    Tree Rescue Planning Team Needs Members

    The annual spring tree rescue is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 (correction), 2006. The purpose of Tree Rescue Day is to allow residents to save trees and plants in areas where construction will soon take place. If not rescued these plants would suffer the doom of the bulldozer.

    The tradition of rescuing trees is long standing in Broadlands and we would like to keep it going. It has become an important piece of our community goals for Wildlife Habitat Certification. Our developer, Van Metre, has always been a strong proponent of helping residents to rescue trees and plants from natural areas that are soon to be under construction and relocate the flora to private property.

    We have found someone to lead the project – Teru Gilbert - and now hope to build the support team. You don’t need to know a lot about trees or planting them. There is plenty of help from professionals and even the most novice homeowner can learn and benefit from their expertise.

    The whole neighborhood benefits from the results of this project. The event takes place with the cooperation of groups such as Virginia Department of Forestry, which helps identify and label tree species, Loudoun Master Gardeners, who assist with proper planting instructions, and the Broadlands Habitat Team members. Other groups that have helped at one time or another are: National Wildlife Federation, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Loudoun Watershed Watch.

    Some of the more common tree species that have been rescued are: red maple, cedar, Virginia pine, Eastern redbud, hickory, oaks (red and white), sycamore, dogwood, sassafras and pawpaw. Woodland plants rescued are often: May apple, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and Solomon ’s seal.

    If you are interested in helping with one or participating in a tree rescue leave a message with Terri Gilbert at 703-723-8574 and she will contact you.


    FREE TREES
    sound good?
    Keep a Broadlands Tradition going


    join the tree rescue
    scheduled for

    Saturday,
    April 22nd (correction)
     
  2. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Would whoever is organizing this please contact the HOA Office. We are not aware of a location, and an April 1 date will make it difficult to advertise the event in the newsletter, since many residents may not receive it by April 1.

    BRMC is interested in offering their property for this event. You may want to coordinate with them to pick a date and time.
     
  3. habitatvolunteer2

    habitatvolunteer2 New Member

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    Cliff -
    I'm not in the planning loop. I'm just the messenger, and so your message has been forwarded to Teru Gilbert (planner for this event).

    FYI, I understand Teru is a long-time Broadlands resident who will be leading the Tree Save Event this year. She has lots of experience from attending previous Broadlands tree save events. She is also being assisted by Linda, the former nature center director. As with any new volunteer leader, there may be a few bumps along the way until one familiarizes oneself with the procedures for this event, so we'll give her a break this time and encourage her. Volunteers can be difficult to find for events sometimes. Meanwhile Teru has the potential to be a very good volunteer for the Broadlands community.

    If Teru hasn't introduced herself to you yet, I'd ask that you introduce yourself to her right away and gently guide her with some tips on what she should and should not do, from your own personal experience as another long-time volunteer with this community.

    Thanks for forwarding the information that BRMC wants to share their site for the Tree Save again this year. I don't know if this is new information for Teru, but I'm sure she'll take it and run with it.

    You can reach Teru Gilbert directly at 703-723-8574.

    Again, thank you for your help, and valuable insight.
     
  4. habitatvolunteer2

    habitatvolunteer2 New Member

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    IMPORTANT NOTE: The Tree Save Date has been changed to April 22nd (Earth Day). A newsletter article about this will be in the April issue.

    Teru Gilbert is organizing the project this year. For additional information, please contact Teru at 703-723-8574.
     
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    Tree Save Date Rescheduled to April 22nd

    The date for the Spring Tree Save has been changed to Saturday, April 22, 2006, Earth Day! We will be gathering at the corner of Broadlands Boulevard and Glebe View Drive from 9:00am - 12:00 noon, on the property of the Broadlands Regional Medical Center. All are welcome to come rescue as many free plants as they want. There will be some tree and plants tagged for easier identification, along with resource books and field guides to help with any other plants / trees that people may be interested in.

    Tools you will need to bring include:
    • shovels
    • pick axes (great for digging in rocky soil)
    • large bucket or plastic sheeting to keep the soil moist and intact
    • optional wheel barrow or cart to transport your plants to your car
    Appropriate plant digging attire would be blue jeans or similar canvas pants (there are brambles with sharp thorns) hiking boots or tennis shoes that you don't mind getting dirty, long sleeve shirt or jacket and a good pair of garden gloves.

    When digging up an existing plant, you will want to get as much of the dirt around it as possible to retain the root structure. Wrap the dirt ball in plastic or place in a large container to keep the soil moist. For best chances of survival, replant in the new location as soon as possible - so look around your yard now to determine where you may want to add some trees and plants. Dig the hole larger than the dirt ball and loosen the soil on the sides and bottom of the hole, place the transplant in the hole, backfill and pat the dirt down gently but firmly. Now water thoroughly and continue watering daily for week, than twice a week for the next two weeks. Continue to give your transplants extra water throughout the first year to help it establish its roots in your yard.

    Start planning your landscaping additions for trees and plants from the Broadlands Tree Rescue on April, 22.

    If any questions, please contact Teru Gilbert at 703-723-8574.
     

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