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To wrap up #EarthMonth, this weekend I graduated from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri's Tree Stewardship program, which included 12 hours of classroom instruction and 15 hours of volunteer work. Over the past month, I participated in some local volunteer activities, including: 🌳 Planting trees along the Great Rivers Greenway 🌱 Potting tree seedlings at the Forest ReLeaf nursery 🌷 Pulling tulips at the Missouri Botanical Garden 🚮 Picking up trash and removing invasive species with Open Space STL 🧤 Mulching and pruning park trees with STL Neighborhood Foresters The most important thing I learned during this program ... There are some amazing organizations in St. Louis making our city a greener, healthier and more beautiful place to live. If you're like me and at times feel overwhelmed by the immense amount of work needed to safeguard our environment, go out and give a few hours of your time at one of these (or similar) organizations. You'll feel better knowing that you made a lasting and positive impact on your community. That, and say no to mulch volcanoes 😉 (Seriously though, they're awful for trees.) If you're in the St. Louis region, please check out these incredible organizations. #volunteer #arborday #earthday #stlouis #sustainability #community #conservation

☀️🌳 Tree planting season may be over, but the work to create new, permanent woodlands doesn't stop there! 🌳☀️ At Avon Needs Trees, we care for our young woodlands long after the trees have been planted, which ensures they they have the best chance of survival and can deliver the benefits of carbon capture, nature recovery, and flood management long into the future. But we couldn't do this without our amazing volunteers who come back year-round to help carry out this vital work. In fact, it's a big reason why we have such outstanding tree survival rates - up to 93%! With over 45,000 young trees planted across our 4 woodlands in the past few years, there’s lots of tree care to be done to ensure their best chance of survival. Our young woodlands really are glorious in the spring and summer months, so why not join one of our upcoming volunteer days? 🌸🐝🦋 Find out how you can get involved 👉 https://lnkd.in/dj4RXmkJ #AvonNeedsTrees #GreatAvonWood #ClimateAction #NatureRecovery #TreePlanting #TreesforClimate #Volunteer #Volunteering #Reforestation #Bristol #Somerset #SheptonMallet #Wiltshire

🌳 Did you know #OurCounty has increased its annual budget for reforestation efforts by over 70% compared to 2021? 🤔 This has helped us maximize opportunities and double the number of trees planted at parks and green areas, as well as in roadways, at county buildings and in environmentally endangered areas. 🌿 The county is close to finalizing a contract with the USDA to implement a $10 million grant to plant trees primarily on streets in targeted areas over the next five years. 💵 ➡️ 🌲 Programs like Adopt-a-Tree and Million Trees Miami are resulting in an additional 10,000 trees provided to residents to plant each year through free giveaways. 🆓 Last month, Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience was invited to a tree planting event with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida where 80 trees were planted at North Pointe Community Center. 🌱   Our Extreme Heat Action Plan aims to reduce excessive heat by expanding the tree canopy and adding more vegetation across urban areas. ☀️ 🔗 Learn more about our Extreme Heat Action Plan: https://lnkd.in/e9G3f_qc 🔗 Learn more about how you can Adopt-a-Tree for FREE: https://lnkd.in/g_xPUPNk #miamidade #miamidadecounty #miami #officeofresilience #resilience #southflorida #resilient305 #heatseason #extremeheat #trees #volunteers #plantatree #arborday

There truly is no one-size-fits-all solution in holistic management, which is its joy and frustration. Join us on Monday, November 25th at 7 p.m. to visit with Ray Banister, a long-time rancher from Eastern Montana. Learn how the Boom-Bust grazing system creates resilient rangelands that can withstand the most challenging of nature’s extremes. Ray’s parents endured the Dust Bowl and consequently raised children who highly valued conservation. Ray says erosion is watching your money go down the creek or fly away on the wind, and he has always strived to keep his soil firmly anchored with forage. After decades of studying and practicing conservation, Ray was moved to boom-bust grazing in 1988, when he had to pay way too much money for hay. He decided he would never be in that position again. Since then, he has extended his grazing season, essentially drought-proofed the ranch, increased plant diversity in pastures, and kept his soil where it belongs. Katrina Johnson, District Conservationist for Wibaux NRCS, will accompany Ray. The two have worked together on several projects over the years and make a great presentation team. They would appreciate participants with inquisitive minds, lots of questions, and a sense of humor! Click the link below to join the Bull Session live on Monday evening. https://lnkd.in/gQTACqiK ------------ #WSEbullsession #bullsession #communitycall #ranchernetwork #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativerancher #regenrancher #wsemt

We are not just surrounded by trees, they’re the lifeline of our societies. It’s why it’s so tragic when cases such as this one in Saint Paul occur: a nonprofit’s attempt to improve the neighborhood was subjected to heinous vandalism. Each tree planted gives to a future generation. It filters the air, holds in rainwater, cools our streets, and houses wildlife. But it’s more than a form of vandalism when these trees are felled – it’s an opportunity lost to invest in a world that works for all. We see every day how a healthy urban forest reshapes societies and communities. But tree protection and value starts with knowledge. Let’s all just step back and acknowledge how precious trees are to our lives and why we need to help them. Whether through volunteering, education or just raising awareness, a little goes a long way. 📖 Read the story here: KARE11 Article #UrbanForestry #CommunityResilience #ProtectOurTrees #Sustainability #TreeCare #SavATree

This message is for my grassroots community builders. It’s hard to believe that we are preparing for the beginning of the holiday season. I encourage you to plant seeds everyday in your community. There are several unique metaphorical seasons when building community. 1) Planting the seeds - Each day in your community, you are planting seeds for opportunities. When you plant a seed in soil, there may not be any visible agrowth for several weeks, but eventually you see a nice breakthrough from the soil. The key is to keep planting multiple seeds. 2) Nuturing the blooms - As your seeds begin to blossom, you can’t neglect them. It’s critical to continue to water the plant so that the plant can have the most beneficial environment for growth. When building community, you must nurture your people and not give up at the first sign of adversity. 3) Celebrating the harvest - You have been watering this plant, putting it in the sun, and nuturing it for a long time. Out of no where after months of hard work, the plant begins to grow in all directions. You are amazed that your hard work has paid off. Enjoy this season, as it is easy to believe that this season will last forever. 4) Expressing gratitude for the pruning and drought season - You are enjoying all the success until it’s time to prune the plant so that it can grow bigger and expand its territory. This is one of the most difficult seasons for community builders and organizers as it includes pruning people. You must be comfortable knowing that everyone will not be able to go with you to the next level. Recognize where you are in the community building cycle and appreciate each phase. I can tell you that each phase is necessary as you build community at the grassroots level to make a significant impact. #seasons #harvest #bloom #seeds #prune #community #strategy #purposedriven #bettyricelegacy

Educate others about the value of mangroves: Teach children, communities, and decision-makers about the benefits of preserving mangrove forests for present and future generations. let's do it. #mangroves

Trees are important: contributing to better air quality, reducing surface heat, creating habitat, increasing soil stabilization, increasing storm water retention, slowing vehiclar speeds, increasing property values, adding to beauty….am I missing anything else? Please list more in the comment section!

Urban Gardening ~ creatively using our environments to grow fresh produce, encourage an active lifestyle, meet others, and reduce the pull on our international food market. While we're entering into the harvest season, I'd encourage you to check out The Gardens Network by Rooted. This is an organization who's mission is to "work toward an equitable food system by ensuring access to garden space and healthy food, and by educating beginning farmers and gardeners of all ages." Maybe this upcoming year is the time for you to learn the basics of gardening, jump back into a long-neglected pastime, or share your own horticulture expertise with someone just starting out! https://lnkd.in/gmaWGznp

Life giving The many benefits of trees. It’s what we call Generational Responsibility: “Plant trees whose shade you will never enjoy, while you enjoy the shade of trees planted by people you never knew.” Check out this article from The Detroit News: These communities are sharing $3M in grants to grow and care for trees 😎💪👍🙏 https://lnkd.in/gaBktxdd