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Green Greetings
For more than 25 years, Parkway Partners, the
City of New Orleans Department of Parks and
Parkways and citizens from neighborhoods
throughout the metro area have worked together to
improve the quality of life through our green spaces.
| Tree Troopers - Register Now! |
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This FREE 12 hour educational program is led by the
city's top tree experts. Through the training you can
become a resource for protecting your neighborhood
trees. Training is July 15, 17, 22, and 24 at Lake Vista
Community Center from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
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| Saturday, June 14 Second Saturday Program |
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Stop by Parkway Partners on Saturday from 9
a.m. to 12 noon Our 11:00 a.m. speaker will be
announced in the upcoming Second Saturday
Program reminder.
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| Schoolyard Gardens End of Year |
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As the school year ends students in PP Sow and
Grow Gardens are harvesting crops and tasting the
bounty from their schoolyard gardens.
Students in grades K-12 spent time in
outdoor classrooms engaged in horticultural
experiences that enhanced the science and math
curriculum. Additionally the beautiful gardens
provided a safe and inviting place for students to
gather and explore the art of nature, horticultural
principles, and healthy eating habits. Students
gained an enhanced sense of ownership and pride in
their campus and surrounding community.
The successful Sow and Grow Program doubled in
size during the current school year. Students at
Benjamin Franklin High School, Macdonogh 15, and
Lusher are joined by students working in new sites at
Edward Hynes, The International School of Louisiana
and Lafayette Academy.
Parkway Partners says "thank you" to all who helped
make Sow and Grow a success and we look forward
to growing again in the fall. The program was made
possible in part by donations from Garden Study Club,
Million Dollar Round Table and Cox Charities.
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| Partner Dr. Richard Datzman passes |
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Farewell to our long time neutral ground partner
Dr. Richard Datzman who passed away at the age of
86. We applaud his many years of volunteerism on
Esplande Avuenue.
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Hot Hints for Your Trees |
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Summertime and the living ain't easy for city trees. It's
time to apply mulch, a young tree's best friend. A
thick layer of pine straw mulch will:
- hold down competing weeds or grass
- retain soil moisture
- prevent soil cracking that can damage new
roots
- protect the trunk from lawnmower damage
- help prevent soil compaction
Before you begin be sure to remove any grass or
weeds from the area surrounding the tree. Once
cleared apply the mulch 2-3 inches deep making a 3-
10 foot circle around the tree. Be sure that the mulch
does not touch the trunk. Follow these simple steps
and your trees should survive the long hot summer.
As we enter Hurricane Season it is important to make
the right decisions for our trees. One of our favorite
tree authorities has just published a refreshing look at
intelligent approaches. This article includes a
statement on trees that survive storm winds.
To link to the article click here . . .
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