The Penn-Del ISA Tree Climbing Competition: Get Ready!

Caitlin — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:14:51 +0000

Tree Pittsburgh is preparing for the Penn-Del ISA Western Tree Climbing Championship in Arsenal Park on Saturday May 12th, from 9am-4pm.

Watch as professional tree climbers take to the limbs to compete in five different tree work-related areas in hopes of earning the State and National titles! The Tree Climbing Competition tests skills and agility in the tree-tops using scenarios that tree workers face on a regular basis. Climbers use saddles, climbing rope, and other safety devices to manuever safely into the tree and around the canopy.

Tree Tenders Spruce Up Trees in the South Side

Caitlin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:58:49 +0000

This past Saturday, Tree Pittsburgh joined an excellent group of South Side Tree Tenders as we kicked off our Cinco de Mayo with a great morning of tree care. From 10am-noon, we weeded and mulched over 40 trees, picked up litter, and beautified the 5 block stretches of East Carson and Sarah Street between 22nd and 17th Streets.

Four Non-Profits + One CFO = An Improved Financial Outlook

Caitlin — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:10:00 +0000

Tree Pittsburgh welcomes our shared Cheif Financial Officer, Kevin Gieder

What a Busy April!

Caitlin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:24:17 +0000

Wow, what a month April 2012 has been! Tree Pittsburgh cannot recall a spring season busier than this one!

More Fruit Trees Coming to Pittsburgh

Caitlin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:21:20 +0000

Thanks to the Alliance for Community Trees and President Obama’s People’s Garden Initiative, Tree Pittsburgh has partnered with Grow Pittsburgh to plant fruit trees in two local community gardens and develop a fruit tree planting and care curriculum to offer to local residents. The grant will enable us to offer a fruit tree planting and care class to local residents, plus plant fruit trees at the Larimer Community Garden and Homewood YMCA. Look for more details this summer!

Western PA Tree Climbing School

Caitlin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:32:00 +0000

Save The Date!

Western Pennsylvania Tree Climbing School

Date: May 14-18, 2012

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location: Devil’s Elbow Grove, North Park

This five-day tree climbing school is sponsored by the Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension and the International Society of Arboriculture - Penn Del
Chapter. The school is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe tree climbing and maintenance. Major emphasis will be placed on learning the skills required
to climb and prune trees.

A Great Volunteer Day on Mount Washington

Caitlin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:17:36 +0000

Thank you Students Today, Leaders Forever!

On Tuesday March 13th, Tree Pittsburgh had the pleasure of partnering with Mount Washington CDC to host 45 student volunteers for conservation work on Mount Washington. This project was part of a multi-state tour organized though Students Today, Leaders Forever, which provides service opportunities for students on Spring Break.

Tree Pittsburgh is Hiring a Nursery Worker

Caitlin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:55:42 +0000

Interested in propagating and growing trees? Work in Tree Pittsburgh's Nursery!

Apply for Trees in Your Community

Caitlin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:44:44 +0000

Interested in planting and caring for trees in your neighborhood? Apply for trees from TreeVitalize!

The application for trees for a fall 2012 planting is due on March 23rd. Join TreeVitalize and Tree Pittsburgh for a short information session to learn more about how to apply for trees and set up tree care events. This event is open to City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents. Refreshments and a light dinner will be provided.

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation is Hiring

Caitlin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:26:11 +0000

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is an award-winning international
nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate
world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the
surrounding air, soil, and water.

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