posted Apr 7, 2013, 9:28 PM by L M
Dear Columbia Heights West Residents:
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment has a free tree grant program.
Condos and individual home owners are eligible to apply for this program.
Please check out the details below.
Tree Canopy Fund Program - 2013 Grant
Cycle
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) is now accepting
registrations for neighborhood associations, homeowner associations and other
groups interested in applying to the Tree Canopy Fund program. The Tree Canopy
Fund gives grants to community groups to plant and maintain trees on private
property. The fund is administered by ACE and the Arlington County Urban
Forestry Commission. Proposals for the 2013 grant cycle are due Friday, June
21 and all groups must register online before submitting a proposal. Details
are available at http://arlingtonenvironment.org/community-action/trees/
This
year we are offering two free programs to support applicants:
- Tree Canopy Fund Information Session. Monday, April 29, 7:00 to
8:30 p.m. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington.
This program will provide an overview of the tree canopy fund application
process and a presentation by the TreeStewards with guidance on how to
select the best tree for the space.
-
Tree Selection Guidelines. Saturday, May 11, 1:00
to 3:00 p.m. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street,
Arlington. This program conducted by Virginia Cooperative Extension will
provide information on tree selection and a guided tree walk. Please
register to attend by calling the Master Gardener Help Desk at 703 228 6414 or sending an email to mgarlalex@gmail.com. Program will be conducted rain or
shine.
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