tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14952949071741988502024-03-13T09:40:35.171-05:00Tree Trust News and StoriesRead about how Tree Trust is transforming the lives and landscapes of the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-84282871239667526942013-06-18T11:19:00.000-05:002013-06-18T11:19:52.533-05:00Please visit our new website and blog!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Be sure to check out TreeTrust's recently redesigned website at <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/">www.TreeTrust.org</a>! The new website features tons of helpful information about our job opportunities, who we partner with, what kind of work we do, and how you can get more involved. </span><br />
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<br />Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-71229715747208636242013-03-07T09:58:00.000-06:002013-03-07T09:58:24.638-06:00Ramps<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.1875px;">Have you heard about our <a href="http://treetrust.org/ls/residents/ramps/" target="_blank">Ramps</a> program? </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Tree Trust’s Landscape Services has been building customized wood accessibility ramps for easy home access since 1996. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.1875px;">We can help you find a home access solution.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Ramps meet or exceed accessibility and building codes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Ramps are built with quality materials for durability</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">We offer a variety of material options including inexpensive treated pine, beautiful cedar, or low-maintenance composite decking</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">We will remove your ramp and recycle the materials when you no longer need it</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.1875px;">For more information visit our <a href="http://treetrust.org/ls/residents/ramps/" target="_blank">website</a>, email <a href="mailto:joe.shade@treetrust.org" target="_blank">Joe Shade</a>,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.1875px;"> or give us a call at 612.590.4881 for a free consultation and no obligation quote.</span></span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-53317053922834875382013-02-22T10:18:00.002-06:002013-02-28T08:07:08.943-06:00Work With Tree Trust This Summer!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tree Trust has
many employment opportunities this summer. If you are interested in working
outdoors on a landscape crew, Tree Trust may have the job you're looking for!</span><br />
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This program is for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.treetrust.org/pdf/2012-SYEP%20Eligibility%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf" target="_blank">lowincome and at-risk</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>youth ages
14-21 from Dakota, Washington and Hennepin Counties (not Minneapolis) and
provides an opportunity for many young people to have their "first
job." This is a 9-week, part-time (average 20 hours per week) program that
pays $7.25 per hour and is perfect for youth who plan to return to school in
the fall. Most jobs are outdoors with the Youth Conservation Corps and involve
building environmental improvement projects like retaining walls and staircases,
and doing landscape projects like erosion
control and trail maintenance. There are also limited individual placement
opportunities in Dakota County with local businesses and other organizations for
positions that include administrative, retail, customer service, and janitorial
work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that this program does not serve youth from Minneapolis, Saint Paul or Ramsey
County. If you live in Minneapolis you must apply through the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cped/metp/cped_stepup">STEP-UP</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>program. We
will not work in Saint Paul this year, but if you are seeking a job there,
please see the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?nid=2928">Youth Job Corps</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>website.</span></div>
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Applications are available on our website, and as in past years, program participants
are chosen through a lottery system. The program is NOT first come, first
served so as long as you complete an
application and submit it (online or by mail) by March 21 and meet the
eligibility requirements for the program, your application will be considered.
This is a popular program and we do not have enough positions for all youth who
will apply, so there is no guarantee that you will get a job with Tree Trust.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</u>This program is for low income and at risk young
people ages 18-21. It is an opportunity to gain real life work experience in a
supportive setting. This program is more intensive than the Summer Youth
Employment Program. It is 39 hours per week for 12 weeks on an entry-level crew. Successful
participants have the opportunity to continue for another three months on the
advanced crew, and following that for three more months as an intern. These
promotions are merit-based and not all participants will continue beyond the
entry-level stage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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There is a 3-month cohort that begins on March 11, and another that will begin
in June. If you're not returning to school next fall, this program is a better
fit for you than the Summer program since you have the opportunity to advance
to the next level in the fall and continue your job with Tree Trust. If this
sounds like the right opportunity for you, please view the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://treetrust.org/jobs-2/youth-young-adults/yacc/" target="_blank">learn more</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and fill out an<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://treetrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/YACC-Flier-and-Application-2013.pdf" target="_blank">application</a>. Employment is
not guaranteed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you enjoy
working in the outdoors and have a passion for youth development, consider
applying to be a crew leader with the Summer Youth Employment Program this
year. You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and
two years of work experience. Learn more about the requirements of the
job <a href="http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=64139" target="_blank">here</a> and apply if it looks like a good fit for you</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-17004832288630012022013-02-07T10:03:00.000-06:002013-02-28T08:12:16.694-06:00YACC is Recruiting Participants<br />
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<b>Transform lives, transform landscapes, transform you!</b> Tree Trust's Young Adult Conservation Corps (YACC) program is currently recruiting participants for its next 3-month session which starts on <u>March 11, 2013</u>. </div>
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YACC is an employment training program that is based in landscaping and construction work. More specifically, YACC helps to improve the environment and the community by maintaining and developing green spaces while helping participants to build transferable job skills. We help you to reach future employment and educational goals while you earn a paycheck!</div>
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The work schedule is, Monday – Thurday (8am to 4pm) and Friday (8am to 3pm). Starting pay is $7.25 per hour with room for advancement.</div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d;">To be eligible,</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"> you must:</span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d;">be low-income or at-risk (if there is any question as to what this means, please contact <a href="mailto:keithw@treetrust.org" target="_blank">keithw@treetrust.org</a>)</li>
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If this position sounds like a fit for you, please<span style="color: #0d0d0d;"> </span>fill out a <a href="http://treetrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/YACC-Flier-and-Application-2013.pdf" target="_blank">YACC application</a> and return it to Tree Trust at 2231 Edgewood Ave. S. St. Louis Park, MN 55426, fax it to 952-767-3650, or email <a href="mailto:keithw@treetrust.org">keithw@treetrust.org</a>. If you need help filling out the application, contact Keith at 952-767-3917 or <a href="mailto:keithw@treetrust.org">keithw@treetrust.org</a><span style="color: #0d0d0d;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d;">T</span>he next available start date is fast approaching<b> </b>and we are excited to connect with enthusiastic applicants<span style="color: #0d0d0d;">, so apply as soon as possible or share this with anyone you know who may be interested</span>!</div>
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Additionally, if you would like more information about our program, see our <a href="http://treetrust.org/jobs-2/youth-young-adults/yacc/" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="mailto:keithw@treetrust.org" target="_blank">email Keith</a>, or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002975702455&ref=ts" target="_blank">contact Keith via Facebook</a>. </div>
Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-15649051691756963832013-01-31T17:32:00.000-06:002013-01-31T17:32:03.285-06:00Pruning Trees (Part 2 of 2)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Before you begin pruning assess the entire tree. Come up with a comprehensive plan and ultimate goal of what you are trying to accomplish. Make good pruning cuts. When you prune a tree you are creating a wound. Trees don't heal like people do; they do not regenerate tissue. Rather, trees callus over wounds or compartmentalize to seal off decay. The wound will forever be a part of the tree. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-indent: -0.25in;">Keeping that in mind,
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example of a proper pruning cut made just on the outside of the branch collar
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a central leader will encourage upward growth of the tree. It will also create
better structure and aesthetics as well as long term health and safety.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The tree in the </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">photo
below left has co-dominant leaders, or two competing leaders. If left alone this
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branch is too large to cut with a hand pruners then use the 1-2-3 cut method to
avoid tearing the bark as the branch separates from the tree.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></li>
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</span></span><u>Cut 1:</u> Saw into the underside of the
branch. Be sure to score the entire lower side of the branch.</span></span></div>
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</span></span><u>Cut 2:</u> Saw off the weight of the branch a
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Rules to Remember</b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If the pruning requires a chainsaw and ladder
then call a professional arborist</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Never prune more than 25% of the tree's canopy at one time</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">NEVER top a tree (shown below left). It is harmful and creates a dangerous tree</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Don't "lion's tail" or over thin the crown (shown below right)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do not tip the branches (cut off the ends of the branches)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be sure that you use sharp and sanitized pruning equipment. Dirty equipment can spread disease. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To help you determine when and why you should prune your trees, see <a href="http://treetrust-news.blogspot.com/2013/01/pruning-trees-part-1-of-2.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a> of this series.</span></span><br />
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Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-5921653846024554382013-01-29T12:09:00.001-06:002013-02-01T07:56:27.491-06:00Pruning Trees (part 1 of 2)<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pruning is an essential part of caring for urban trees.
In nature, trees self-prune in response to different environmental influences.
In a yard or boulevard, trees may require help from humans to be good tree
citizens in a people-dominated world. Formative pruning on young trees can help
them grow to be strong and beautiful. Pruning on larger trees can improve the
safety and health of the tree. Keep in mind that improper pruning is detrimental to the overall health and vigor of a tree. Before you prune be sure
you are educated and informed on the proper methods of pruning and always
consult a professional if you are unsure.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reasons to Prune<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are several reasons why it may be necessary to prune your tree. Here are a few of them:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To remove broken or damaged branches</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To remove diseased limbs or limbs infested with pests, fungus or bacteria that may affect the overall health of the tree</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To train a central leader</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To thin the crown of a tree to allow for air movement</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To raise the crown of a tree to allow clearance from sidewalks or streets</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Newly planted trees should not be pruned within the first two growing seasons except to remove dead or damaged branches</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Coniferous trees may be pruned any time of year, but sap flow will be minimized during the dormant season</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Non-flowering deciduous (shade) trees should be pruned when they are dormant (winter in Minnesota)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Early spring bloomers (redbud, magnolia and others) should be pruned immediately following flowering in the spring to maximize their blooming capacity</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Crabapples, apples, plums and other fruit trees should be pruned in the dormant season just after the coldest weather has passed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dead or broken branches can be removed at any time of year</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check in with us on Thursday, Jan 31 to learn how to prune.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Read Part 2 <a href="http://treetrust-news.blogspot.com/2013/01/pruning-trees-part-2-of-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-621308677679543192013-01-25T07:32:00.000-06:002013-02-28T08:14:06.000-06:00Changes to the Summer Youth Employment Program<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://treetrust.org/jobs-2/youth-young-adults/syep/" target="_blank">Summer Youth Employment Program</a> (SYEP) will undergo some changes for the summer of 2013. If you have participated in the past or are familiar with the program, make sure you read the following article because some of the changes will affect all program participants.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Application</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tree Trust is going from a paper application to an online application. The application will be available on our website, <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/">www.treetrust.org</a>, on <b>February 19, 2013</b>.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The online system will make it easier and quicker for participants to get their applications completed and in to us on time. It will also help ensure accuracy of entries into our system. If you don't have internet access or would prefer to complete a paper application, please <a href="mailto:allyson.moravec@treetrust.org" target="_blank">email Allyson</a> or call 952-767-3880 to have one mailed to you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Hennepin County</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Suburban Hennepin County participants will no longer be offered Individual Employment Experiences. The only jobs available in suburban Hennepin County will be crew member positions on the Youth Conservation Corps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Dakota County</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The program in Dakota County will be offered as in previous years with Individual Employment Experiences for participants who are 16-21 as well as the Youth Conservation Corps for ages 14-21.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Washington County</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The program will remain the same in Washington County with only Youth Conservation Corps positions available.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Saint Paul</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tree Trust will not work in Saint Paul this year, so for participants of the <a href="http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2928" target="_blank">Saint Paul Youth Job Corps</a>, you will no longer see Tree Trust as an option for employment.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Minneapolis</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you live in Minneapolis, as in previous years you must apply through the <a href="http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cped/metp/cped_stepup" target="_blank">STEP-UP</a> program and your application must be received by STEP-UP by March 4, 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This article only covers the changes that have been made to the program since last year. If you are unfamiliar with the program or need more information, visit our <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/youth-conservation-corps/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>, email <a href="mailto:info@treetrust.org">info@treetrust.org</a>, or call 952-767-3880 to learn more.</span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-86501230693245276612012-12-14T13:34:00.001-06:002012-12-14T13:34:50.104-06:00Let it snow...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Tree Trust's </span><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/young-adult-conservation-corps/index.html" href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/young-adult-conservation-corps/index.html" target="_blank">Young Adult Conservation Corps</a><span style="background-color: white;"> (YACC) spent much of the week shoveling snow from last weekend's snow storm. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">YACC participants provide snow removal for Hennepin County Libraries, Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, and foreclosed properties in the metro.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the past week YACC crews, along with other Tree Trust employment programs, cleared snow from<b> 205 properties and 9 staircases </b>along the Midtown Greenway.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Yesterday advanced participants took a break from snow removal to attend the </span><em style="color: #222222;">Economics for Success</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> training, for which the curriculum is provided by partner Junior Achievement. Today entry-level participants will be in training on Construction Math and Measuring.</span></span><br />
Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-42294705687619676962012-12-05T13:13:00.000-06:002012-12-05T13:14:24.092-06:00Is it the end of the charitable deduction?<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You may have received a year-end appeal from Tree Trust or another nonprofit organization this year. You may have already given, and if you did, you likely received a thank-you note that included the following line or something similar:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, this quite possibly could be the last year that your thank-you letter will include that information, because it could be the last year that there is a tax deduction for charitable giving. The federal government is considering eliminating this and other tax deductions as a way to avoid the "fiscal cliff" and increase revenue from high income Americans in order to reduce our country's debt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If this passes, it will discourage giving. See this article from the <a href="http://blog.mcf.org/2012/12/04/message-to-washington-protect-the-charitable-deduction/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mcf+%28MCF+Philanthropy+Potluck%29" target="_blank">Philanthropy Potluck blog</a> by the Minnesota Council on Foundations for more information including statistics on how much of a reduction in giving to expect. One major fact to note is that the vast majority of Minnesotans who give have incomes of under $200,000, and many of those are under $50,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perhaps you don't donate to a nonprofit, but this change
would likely still affect you or your loved ones. If charitable donations are
decreased, many organizations who provide public services will be affected. Do
you ever go to a farmer's market, a library, a church or your local YMCA?
Museums, food shelves, health clinics and hospitals, colleges and universities,
libraries, religious institutions, homeless shelters, theaters, sports
programs, childcare programs, and community gardens could all be affected along
with many other nonprofits. In sum, services provided by nonprofits that
improve the quality of life for Minnesotans every day could be negatively
impacted if the deduction for charitable giving is eliminated or reduced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How can you help? Email or call your <a href="http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/" target="_blank">representative</a> or <a href="http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm" target="_blank">senator</a> and ask them to protect charitable giving. Ask your friends and family to do the same. Share this article on social media to help raise awareness.</span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-14738487642242723312012-11-26T10:16:00.002-06:002012-11-26T10:18:01.297-06:00Giving Tuesday<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Have you heard of Giving Tuesday? We have
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday to encourage shopping,
shopping, and more shopping, but giving back during the holiday season often
gets lost in the shuffle. There is nothing wrong with purchasing gifts during
the holidays, but a new national movement is trying to remind us that the
holidays are also a time to share time, money, and resources with those who are
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Trust encourages you to think about what you have to give. Do you have time to
volunteer? Or do you prefer to share your financial resources? You can choose
to do either of these things from the front page of the Tree Trust <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/">website</a>. Select “Donate Now” or “Get
Involved” to learn how you can be an active giver with Tree Trust.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">You can also subscribe to the Tree Trust
e-newsletter from the front page of our website to stay informed of volunteer
opportunities and general Tree Trust happenings. We unfortunately will not have
many volunteer opportunities until spring since we can't plant trees in frozen
ground, but you’ll be “in the know” of others things going on with Tree Trust.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you don't have time to volunteer, but are interested in supporting Tree Trust's
work, please consider making a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/donate/index.html" target="_blank">donation</a>.
Or, do you need a meaningful gift for someone who has everything? Or for
someone who cares deeply about the environment? Consider making a contribution
in their honor to our<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/donate/green-futures.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Green Futures
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Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-23468048556547925272012-11-21T09:09:00.002-06:002012-11-21T09:09:32.000-06:00What We're Thankful For<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4bVJJC7Z97g/UKztSYaCRnI/AAAAAAAAAik/CLgglP2Bnz0/s1600/LWT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4bVJJC7Z97g/UKztSYaCRnI/AAAAAAAAAik/CLgglP2Bnz0/s320/LWT.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tree Trust has a lot to be thankful for this year and in the spirit of Thanksgiving we would like to reflect on some of the things that make us thankful for being a part of this great organization.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We had five successful Learning with Trees events this year. Besides the events being fun, it also gives us an opportunity to see budding environmental stewards as children help to improve the landscape at their schools by planting trees!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With the help of volunteers we recently planted trees in North Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Fridley. Volunteer participation allows us to have these events, and also gives people an opportunity to work alongside their neighbors while bettering their community.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In September we snagged some media attention when we teamed up with Jason Mraz, KS95, and Reverb for a planting event. The publicity was great and only helps to raise awareness of the importance of our work.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last but not least on our list of things that we're thankful for this fall, we are thankful for being one of four finalists for the Toro Grant Initiative "Green Spaces Make Better Places," which makes us eligible to win a $7,000 grant. You can help us win that grant by voting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Toro.Yard/app_139067262889625" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Before you go out shopping on Black Friday remember that <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/donate/green-futures.html" target="_blank">dedicating a Green Futures tree</a> to someone makes a great Christmas gift! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. </span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-58901669619041459252012-11-16T12:43:00.000-06:002012-11-16T12:43:22.640-06:00Thanks for supporting us!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B01pjont_Fo/UKaGJtGw3xI/AAAAAAAAAiI/U1oe2qussws/s1600/give+to+the+max+day+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B01pjont_Fo/UKaGJtGw3xI/AAAAAAAAAiI/U1oe2qussws/s1600/give+to+the+max+day+logo.png" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks to new donors and old, we raised $2,580 yesterday for <a href="http://givemn.razoo.com/giving_events/GTMD12/home" target="_blank">Give to the Max Day</a>! We appreciate the ongoing support from current donors, and we welcome new donors into the fold. These contributions help us to meet our mission of improving the community environment by investing in people. Support enables us to...</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Provide meaningful opportunities for greening our local community</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Give youth the chance to experience success, boost their self-confidence and find direction</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Teach practical job skills to help adults reshape their lives</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Help neighbors understand and connect with each other and the natural world</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year is the fourth year of celebrating Give to the Max Day in Minnesota, and Tree Trust has gladly participated each year. It's a great day to join thousands of donors and nonprofits to raise millions of dollars for our Minnesota communities! If you missed out yesterday and still want to support Tree Trust, please visit our <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/donate/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>. Thanks to all who supported us yesterday.</span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-31270007894164345552012-11-09T13:18:00.001-06:002012-11-09T13:18:54.914-06:00Participate in Give to the Max Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Give to the Max Day is on Thursday, November 15. Consider making
a contribution to support Tree Trust's employment training, community forestry, and environmental
education programs this year.</span><br />
<span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Give to the Max is a
great way to see the impact that your gift can have when it's joined with the
gifts made by thousands of other people on the same day. Learn more about <a href="http://givemn.razoo.com/giving_events/GTMD12/home" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0db297;">Give to the Max Day</span></a> and make a
contribution to <a href="http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Tree-Trust" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0db297;">Tree Trust</span></a> or another
great nonprofit on November 15. </span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-13967816274970861392012-10-31T12:56:00.001-05:002012-10-31T12:56:32.217-05:00October's Learning with Trees<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ug6RM1RLuL8/UJFcYEJcdcI/AAAAAAAAAew/ldGDjElBJfU/s1600/Orono+Int.+LWT+032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ug6RM1RLuL8/UJFcYEJcdcI/AAAAAAAAAew/ldGDjElBJfU/s320/Orono+Int.+LWT+032.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">October has been a busy and successful month for the Tree Trust Learning with Trees program. Our first event at Orono Intermediate School on October 17 was in partnership with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Orono Intermediate, and the Beim Foundation. Students, teachers, and volunteers planted 13 trees and 14 shrubs for a Minnesota Tree Identification walk at a short nature trail near the school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The area where trees were planted is called Listening Point and is managed in conjunction with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. There were a variety of trees and shrubs planted at Listening Point including Bur Oak, Red Twig Dogwoods, Basswood and Hackberry. Each tree received an identification plaque mounted in the ground for interpretive purposes. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The program was made possible by funding from the Beim Foundation.</span></div>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-040BfLf3wOU/UJFdBor4Q8I/AAAAAAAAAe4/kERFEmcAMZI/s1600/Prairie+Seeds+033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-040BfLf3wOU/UJFdBor4Q8I/AAAAAAAAAe4/kERFEmcAMZI/s320/Prairie+Seeds+033.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The second event at Prairie Seeds Academy in Brooklyn Park on October 26. The program was funded by CenterPoint Energy, which also provided volunteer and technical support.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Prairie Seeds Academy acquired a new school building and grounds about two years ago. There is a small woodlot on the school property that had potential as an outdoor learning area. Some trails had already been created through this woodlot but there was room for improvement. Ten benches were installed in a circle in the woodlot to act as an outdoor classroom. Twelve trees and 14 shrubs representing several native Minnesota tree species were planted by Prairie Seeds students and now line the trails to create a Minnesota Arboretum Walk. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many thanks to the CenterPoint Energy, the Beim Foundation, students, teachers, and volunteers who made these events a success!</span><br />
<br />Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-63906639081569373712012-10-23T14:48:00.000-05:002012-10-23T14:48:12.422-05:00E-Cycling for Schools<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://oceantechonline.com/index.php" target="_blank">OceanTech</a>, an organization dedicated to providing environmentally responsible electronics recycling, is offering its 3<sup>rd</sup> Annual Educators’ E-cycling Initiative until November 1, 2012. Tree Trust will receive a one cent donation from OceanTech for every pound of e-waste that it collects from schools.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">OceanTech is improving
our Twin Cities environment through recycling and responsibly disposing
of e-waste, preventing harmful chemicals from leaching into groundwater,
air, and soil. They will help to improve our environment further by
contributing to the Green Futures fund, which supports community tree
planting events in Twin Cities parks and recreation areas.</span> </span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oRRGzC9QOqI/UIbzpJgY2wI/AAAAAAAAAeY/Po93W2NWhJs/s1600/planting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oRRGzC9QOqI/UIbzpJgY2wI/AAAAAAAAAeY/Po93W2NWhJs/s320/planting.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So far this year, they have collected 95,532 pounds of e-waste! That's $955.32 that they will contribute to planting trees through the Tree Trust Green Futures fund. Can you help us increase that number? Speak to your school, you child's school, or a school in your neighborhood and find out if they have some old, unused electronics that need to be disposed of properly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are nine days left for your school to participate, so what are you waiting for? Learn more about OceanTech from their <a href="http://www.oceantechonline.com/index.php" target="_blank">website</a>, or call Josh Heath from OceanTech at 612-331-4456 or <a href="mailto:josh@oceantechonline.com" target="_blank">email</a> him for more information.</span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-9820422010864644682012-10-04T10:53:00.000-05:002012-10-04T10:53:20.416-05:00Youth Voting Registration Event<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1495294907174198850" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1495294907174198850" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In an effort to encourage young people to vote, Tree Trust is
hosting a nonpartisan event to register youth ages 18-21 to vote. The event will take place at the <a href="http://www.hclib.org/AgenciesAction.cfm?agency=Bd" target="_blank">Brookdale Library</a> in the Brookdale Room on October 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTwQfwTa2ek/UG2vD91_3HI/AAAAAAAAAds/dkZ7XU_9xKs/s1600/vote+button.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTwQfwTa2ek/UG2vD91_3HI/AAAAAAAAAds/dkZ7XU_9xKs/s200/vote+button.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Youth will be assisted in
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Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-75276976528196529032012-09-27T10:13:00.002-05:002012-10-10T11:12:48.145-05:00Volunteer this fall!<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;">Have you ever volunteered with Tree Trust? Would you like to? We are looking for volunteers to help plant trees as part of our annual
</span></span><a href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/donate/green-futures.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;">GreenFutures</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;"> plantings. The first will be on Saturday, October 6 in Eden Prairie at
Forest Hills Park and the second will be in Fridley on Saturday, October 13
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;">Tree Trust staff and Tree Trainers train volunteers on-site on
the <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/pdf/community-forestry-plant-a-tree.pdf" target="_blank">proper method of planting a tree</a> so no experience is necessary
- just be willing to learn, have fun and enjoy the outdoors! Plantings are family-friendly, so feel free to bring your kids as long as they are well-supervised. Check out the <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/volunteer/index.html" target="_blank">volunteer page</a> of our website to learn more and sign up!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;">Are you interested in becoming a Tree Trainer? Tree Trainers learn how to lead other volunteers and students in planting trees properly at Green Futures and <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/learning-with-trees/index.html" target="_blank">Learning with Trees</a> plantings. Tree Trainers have to attend a training and volunteer at two events per year. We just happen to have a Tree Trainer Training this Saturday, September 29 with a few openings left. Sign up <a href="http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/684062918020" target="_blank">here</a>!</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;">Green Futures gives volunteers a chance to actively participate in improving our local environment. In addition, individuals can support the program through contributions to the Green Futures Fund. Nearly $50,000 has been donated to Green Futures since 2008 and each dollar donated by individuals is matched by a local family foundation.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;">Each $150 in the fund plants another tree for a total of over 720 trees planted in the Twin Cities to date! Trees planted through Green Futures are six- to ten-feet tall well-established trees which have a much greater chance of survival than seedlings.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en" style="font-size: 11pt;">Please consider joining us for an event this fall. Volunteering with Tree Trust is a great, hands-on way to give back to the community!</span></span></span></span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-40756364274549900472012-09-21T09:39:00.000-05:002012-09-21T09:39:46.555-05:00Prepare Your Trees for Winter<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Water, water, water!</b> We’re in a drought and large trees need our assistance. Don’t forget your boulevard trees, they need water too! Over the next few weeks, placing your hose on a slow trickle around the dripline of your tree for 30-60 minutes will go a long way to helping your tree survive the drought. Increasing the soil moisture is the name of the game, keep your hose on a low flow to decrease the possibility of run off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Plant.</b> Fall is a great time to plant for two reasons: the weather is perfect and you can’t beat the sales at the garden centers. Stay local if you can. You don’t want to buy a tree from a big box store because chances are good that it’s spent a large portion of its life living somewhere much warmer than here meaning it won’t be acclimated to our chilly winters. <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/pdf/community-forestry-plant-a-tree.pdf" target="_blank">Make sure you plant your tree the right way!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The cool autumn weather is a great time to do yard work. Take advantage of the great weather and care for your trees before the snow flies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jasonmraz.com/four-letter-word/" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jason Mraz</a> has a show at the Target Center in Minneapolis this Sunday, September 16. Mraz is a great <a href="http://www.reverb.org/project/JasonMraz/index.htm" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">supporter</a>
of environmental causes and he plans to plant trees with Tree Trust on
Sunday morning. This effort is the result of a partnership between Mraz,
Tree Trust, Reverb, and KS95.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">Some lucky fans will have a chance to join Mraz and Tree Trust in the planting event and win free tickets to the concert through a contest on KS95. Contest winners were selected yesterday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">The Tree is A Four Letter Word campaign launched as part of the 2012
Jason Mraz North American tour. It supports local environmental
organizations and aims to engage and inspire fans to take action. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">Tree Trust will
also be at the concert on Sunday with an informational table in the
"eco-village." We will be selling stickers, the proceeds of which will
benefit our programs! Feel free to stop by prior to the concert for
information about our programs and to purchase a sticker.</span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-15356747540264002142012-09-07T14:13:00.000-05:002012-09-07T14:13:03.333-05:00End of Summer at Tree Trust<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Though the summer isn't technically over yet, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the season for most Minnesotans. At Tree Trust, our summer season ends in August with the completion of the <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/youth-conservation-corps/index.html" target="_blank">Summer Youth Employment Program</a>, the summer cohort of the <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/young-adult-conservation-corps/index.html" target="_blank">Young Adult Conservation Corps</a>, and the <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/youthbuild/index.html" target="_blank">YouthBuild</a> advanced crew. All of the youth employment training programs work with youth in the summer months, and some work with youth year-round.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Summer is a busy time of year for our youth programs. Youth who are not in school for the summer have more time on their hands and greater need of guidance and positive activities than they do during the school year. Every summer for the past 36 years, Tree Trust has been here to provide youth with work experience, educational enrichment, and a paycheck for their summer work experience.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">So while most
Minnesotans have been out enjoying the summer, Tree Trust staff have been here
helping our participants find positive direction. Now that summer is closing </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">and many of our youth participants have returned
to school, we take a little time to catch our
breath before we hit the ground running with fall forestry events,
new crews of YouthBuild and Young Adult Conservation Corps (YACC) youth, and
just generally preparing for the upcoming 2013 year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">By October,
we’ll have nearly 50 youth participating with YouthBuild and YACC crews and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/community-forestry/index.html" target="_blank">Community Forestry</a> has a busy autumn with <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/donate/green-futures.html" target="_blank">Green Futures</a> and <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/learning-with-trees/index.html" target="_blank">Learning with Trees</a> plantings. Thanks to all who
have provided funding for Green Futures plantings this year – and especially to
our anonymous donor who matches all of these contributions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Public plantings
will be held in parks in Eden Prairie and Fridley in early October. Learning
with Trees projects at schools in Orono and
Brooklyn Park are being funded by CenterPoint
Energy and Beim Foundation. We will also work with Wells
Fargo and their volunteer team and a
generous anonymous donor to plant more trees
in selected parts of tornado-damaged North Minneapolis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tree Trust </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">had a busy
summer working with over 600 youth, and the break
between seasons is short as we shift gears and move into our fall
projects starting... now.<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></span><br />
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<![endif]-->Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-17895453506156148462012-08-31T08:00:00.000-05:002012-09-01T11:06:16.424-05:00A Summer Well Done
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>The YouthBuild program
is an employment training program for at-risk youth primarily from Hennepin
County. Participants rehab and rebuild homes in low-income neighborhoods with
our housing partner, Urban Homeworks. During the school year, the program
operates in conjunction with alternative schools so that youth attend school
and work during alternate weeks. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This summer, Tree Trust offered an extended
program to participants who earned a spot on an advanced crew through their
work ethic and attitude during the school year program. Advanced crew
participants worked five days per week from June through August with the daily
guidance, support and encouragement of their crew leader. The advanced crew
finished their summer work on August 24 and the following article is written by
their crew leader, Ty Nelson.</i><i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Learn more about the
program or apply <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/youthbuild/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">It was near program’s end when I was asked for a
highlight of the 2012 <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/youthbuild/index.html" target="_blank">YouthBuild</a> Advanced Summer Crew. But I couldn’t provide a
single example; not for the reason that my group had done nothing memorable in
ten weeks, but because their accomplishments were countless. I simply couldn’t narrow
their achievements down to one crowning point. Therefore, like a proud poppa, I
rattled off a highlight reel instead of a lone capstone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">From June 18 till August 24 the ambitious contingent
worked on various Urban Homeworks properties in North Minneapolis. They set the
tone instantly, fleetly finishing the garage they started from the slab up this
past April. In fact they shingled, sided, and installed the stall’s soffit and
fascia in less than a fortnight. And
during the Dog Days to follow, the five-member squad completed many challenging
tasks, such as tearing down a four-story chimney, spending three days reroofing
another garage, siding two more, and putting in the drain tile around an entire
basement in just one day. Due to their efficiency and consistency, the summer
crew was appropriately deemed the “A-Team” by Urban Homeworks staff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyfsIHNLkJE/UDt85jbukpI/AAAAAAAAAa0/S5H6B0aCGqc/s1600/3647+Emerson+Avenue+North.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyfsIHNLkJE/UDt85jbukpI/AAAAAAAAAa0/S5H6B0aCGqc/s320/3647+Emerson+Avenue+North.JPG" width="320" /></a></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Though the A-Team’s construction skills were
excellent, what I found more impressive was their character. They took a lot of
pride in their work. There were numerous moments, for instance, when I saw a
YouthBuilder remove a length of siding or tear off a shingle in order to
realign the piece perfectly. They also displayed great teamwork. On a couple of
occasions my group collaborated with the Quicksilvers—Urban’s longtime lineup of
mostly retired professionals—successfully installing several new windows on two
different houses. Last but not least, the crew members proved their tenacity
time and time again. Despite the difficulty of the project, the umpteen wasp
nests they uncovered, or whether the weather was sweltering, they were rarely
fazed. Attendance was normally 90% or better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">The YouthBuilders sought ways to grow off the
jobsite too. Not only did they earn their CPR/First Aid certifications, but
they volunteered for a morning in the Food Bank at Second Harvest Heartland as
well. Interested in furthering their education, they also toured the campuses
of Hennepin Tech and Saint Paul College.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Regardless of their aforementioned feats, however,
I’d say the best part of my experience with the Advanced Summer Crew (if I had
to choose) was witnessing <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150937768589513.437767.83185934512&type=3" target="_blank">this group</a> accomplish so much in such a short amount
of time. Because of their remarkable resolve, I’m naturally excited for what
the future has in store for these five go-getters. I’m sure there are many more
highlights to come. </span></div>
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Nelson, YouthBuild Crew Leader</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">There
have been some questions on social media lately regarding the Youth
Conservation Corps (YCC) and the work that Tree Trust participants do
in public spaces around the metro – primarily public park and recreation
areas and the Midtown Greenway.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This
work, which is enhancing public spaces and benefiting the community at
minimal cost to the municipalities, is being done by the Tree Trust
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), which is part of the </span></span><a href="https://by2prd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=juIr03W5vEq_IP5D3wrSXLicmjf3Tc8Isrz4d7UbsDwPlq7Ch7bKh306AZYhG-Kz2FikkFKqzIo.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.treetrust.org%2four-programs%2fyouth-conservation-corps%2findex.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Summer
Youth Employment Program</span></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.
The majority of program participants are 14-17 years old and this
program provides a first job experience to these youth, all of which
have special
needs, are low-income, or have other at-risk characteristics.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Youth build projects in Twin Cities parks and recreation areas such as </span></span><a href="https://by2prd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=juIr03W5vEq_IP5D3wrSXLicmjf3Tc8Isrz4d7UbsDwPlq7Ch7bKh306AZYhG-Kz2FikkFKqzIo.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fphoto.php%3ffbid%3d10151019181659513%26set%3da.10151001955674513.444964.83185934512%26type%3d3%26theater" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">retaining
walls</span></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">, </span></span><a href="https://by2prd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=juIr03W5vEq_IP5D3wrSXLicmjf3Tc8Isrz4d7UbsDwPlq7Ch7bKh306AZYhG-Kz2FikkFKqzIo.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fphoto.php%3ffbid%3d10151060108554513%26set%3da.10151001955674513.444964.83185934512%26type%3d3%26theater" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">stairways</span></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">, </span></span><a href="https://by2prd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=juIr03W5vEq_IP5D3wrSXLicmjf3Tc8Isrz4d7UbsDwPlq7Ch7bKh306AZYhG-Kz2FikkFKqzIo.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fphoto.php%3ffbid%3d10151033846184513%26set%3da.10151001955674513.444964.83185934512%26type%3d3%26theater" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">timber
edgers</span></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">, and </span></span><a href="https://by2prd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=juIr03W5vEq_IP5D3wrSXLicmjf3Tc8Isrz4d7UbsDwPlq7Ch7bKh306AZYhG-Kz2FikkFKqzIo.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fphoto.php%3ffbid%3d10151091316089513%26set%3da.10151001955674513.444964.83185934512%26type%3d3%26theater" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">paver
pathways.</span></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> This
program provides a learning experience that youth would not otherwise
have and provides them an opportunity to spend 16-24 hours per week
being positively
involved in their communities.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In
addition to providing worthwhile enhancements to public spaces, the
projects that YCC participants build are a means to an end; they provide
the method by which youth learn teamwork, accountability, and
responsibility, as well as landscaping and construction skills. Youth
are learning these skills while on the job and do not work as quickly as
experienced adults. Additionally, they cannot operate
power tools or heavy equipment, which significantly speed up projects at
many construction sites where trained adults work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">As
the Youth Conservation Corps is a job training program, youth do not
work the entire time they are on a job site. In addition to their
projects,
youth participate in TeamTech lessons via laptop computers at work sites
that allow them the opportunity to earn high school credit. These
lessons are taught by trained instructors. Additionally, Tree Trust
abides by all labor laws and provides water and lunch
breaks according to regulations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tree
Trust has worked closely with parks departments and municipalities all
over the metro for 36 years. These partners provide projects to
participants
that fit the skill set of inexperienced workers and can be finished in
the nine weeks that the program operates each summer. Additionally,
parks departments and municipalities provide only the materials for the
project and do not pay Tree Trust or its participants
for their time. The projects are supervised by trained adults and meet
Tree Trust's, and our partners', high standards.</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please visit our </span></span><a href="https://by2prd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=juIr03W5vEq_IP5D3wrSXLicmjf3Tc8Isrz4d7UbsDwPlq7Ch7bKh306AZYhG-Kz2FikkFKqzIo.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fmedia%2fset%2f%3fset%3da.10151001955674513.444964.83185934512%26type%3d1%26notif_t%3dlike" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Facebook
page</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> to view project photos or our </span></span><a href="http://www.treetrust.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">website</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> to
learn more. If you have specific questions, please feel free to call our office at 952-767-3880. </span></span></span></div>
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Tree Trust will recognize and honor participants
from our Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), which is a sub-program of the <a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/youth-conservation-corps/index.html" target="_blank">Summer Youth Employment Program</a>, at five picnics in the metro
area this week and next week. This summer, the program served more than 300 at-risk,
special needs and low-income youth, ages 14-21, from the Twin Cities metro
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Throughout the nine week
program, participants have made improvements to local parks and recreation areas
in Minneapolis and Saint Paul and in Hennepin, Washington and Dakota counties.
The Youth Conservation Corps provides a summer employment experience
to participating youth, and also helps participants to create lasting, positive
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Working from June to August, Youth Conservation Corps crews
completed numerous improvement projects in approximately 25 Twin Cities parks
and recreation areas, including the Midtown Greenway, Como Park, Westwood Hills Nature Center,
French Regional Park, Square Lake Park, and North Valley Park. The picnics will be held to celebrate the accomplishments
of these youth, including the presentation of Governor’s Awards to a number of
youth who demonstrated outstanding leadership on their crews.<br />
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View photos of projects and participants on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151001955674513.444964.83185934512&type=1&ref=notif&notif_t=like" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span>Tree Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254517368837787608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495294907174198850.post-76396001722303071942012-08-02T14:55:00.000-05:002012-08-02T14:55:10.286-05:00Individual Employment Placements<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The
<a href="http://www.treetrust.org/our-programs/youth-conservation-corps/index.html" target="_blank"> Summer Youth Employment Program</a> (SYEP) has two sub-programs, the Youth
Conservation Corps and Individual Employment Placements. You have
already seen a blog entries about the Youth
Conservation Corps, but probably know less about Individual Employment
Placements. For the individual placement portion of the program, SYEP
staff works with a variety of community partners like libraries,
governmental agencies, businesses, and nonprofits that are able to
provide employment experiences to youth participants. Youth work in
these community organizations and learn skills in the areas of customer
service, childcare, janitorial, and administrative, among others.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some
examples of organizations where Tree Trust youth are placed this summer
include ARC's Value Village in Richfield, Intermediate School District
287 in Plymouth, South St Paul Library in Hastings, Feed My Starving
Children in Eagan, Independent School Districts 192 and 196 in Rosemount
and Farmington, and the City of Brooklyn Center. There are 89 sites in
total and 317 youth participants from Dakota and Hennepin Counties in
the Individual Employment Placement portion of SYEP.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Providing
this program allows Tree Trust to increase the number of youth we serve,
provide more variety of experience, and work with youth who may not be
able to participate on the Youth Conservation Corps. If you are interested in hosting a Tree Trust participant at your workplace next summer, </span><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/partner/index.html" href="http://www.treetrust.org/get-involved/partner/index.html" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" target="_blank">please contact us</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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