Recent Events

Winter Tree ID - Saturday, December 5th, 2009

 













Luke Stamper and Ranger Tim lead our intrepid group as we braved cold temperatures and snow to learn about identifying trees in the winter by their bark and buds.

2009 State of the Watershed - Saturday, November 7th, 2009

This year's State of the Watershed event was a great success! Over 50 attendees had the chance to hear from NMRWA, ask questions, learn about wetlands from our keynote speaker Tom Biebighauser and participate in some exciting workshops.

Keynote Speaker Tom Biebighauser addresses attendees
at Frick Environmental Charter School
about the importance of healthy wetlands.

 

Right, discussion during a coffee break. Below, Tom discusses the effects of erosion from stormwater buildup and how to construct a rain garden. 

 

 

 

This event was generously supported by Coca-Cola North America.

 

 

 

Peebles Square Tree Planting - October 24th, 2009

tree-planting tutorial             

 

 tree-planting tutorial

 

 





 

Program Assistants Justin Hynicka and Sara Madden instruct volunteers on the proper way to plant trees.


 

tree-planting tutorial

 

Volunteers from the Student Conservation Association, Public Allies, and the neighborhood show off their digging skills.




SCA volunteers after a hard day's work!
tree-planting tutorial