Trees Knoxville will launch the Urban Forest Master Plan project on Wednesday, December 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Coliseum. Free parking will be available at the …
First Friday serving up arias and Arbor Day
Stop by the outdoor table at The Emporium for Trees Knoxville on First Friday, March 5, which is Arbor Day in Tennessee, from 5-8 p.m. Trees Knoxville aims to raise …
Come plant a tree at Collier Preserve
Carol Evans has issued the call. Come Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to noon to Collier Preserve, the new park on Emory Road adjacent to the Powell Branch Library. Volunteers …
Paula Blazier Welborn: Creating urban sanctuary
North Hills has a newly designated tree sanctuary thanks to Paula Blazier Welborn. The private sanctuary in her yard is a nice addition to the neighborhood’s arboretum that was designated …
Scenic Knoxville urges strong parking-lot landscaping standards
(Note: This article has been updated at the request of Joyce Feld)
Last spring Scenic Knoxville put together a landscaping coalition that included representatives from Trees Knoxville, the City Tree Board, …
Lakes and trees and other living things
What’s that green scummy stuff in Fountain City Lake? Are the algae back?
It’s parrot feather, said Eric Vreeland, chief information officer for the city. “The algae are under control. What …
Trees Knoxville aids landmark Sequoyah Hills ash trees
Last fall, Sequoyah Hills Elementary School was picked as the spot for the city of Knoxville’s annual Arbor Day Celebration and tree planting. But while the students planted new tulip …
Become a volunteer forester
Trees Knoxville’s second Volunteer Forester Training begins Monday, Sept. 18, and ends Monday, Oct. 9, with four three-hours sessions on consecutive Mondays meeting at different locations in the city, the …