This is a photo of the roots of an Ocean Spray Plant that was established in August 2009 using DriWater only! This was an amazing example of what DriWATER can do for root establishment.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ocean Spray - Root Mass Weight 726!
This is a photo of the roots of an Ocean Spray Plant that was established in August 2009 using DriWater only! This was an amazing example of what DriWATER can do for root establishment.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Healthy CommuniTrees 2010: Planting over 4000 trees in California on Saturday!
The California Urban Forests Council is happy to announce the upcoming United Voices for Healthier Communities' Healthy CommuniTrees event. On this Saturday, October 23, 2010, over 4000 trees will be planted at over 100 sites across California in support of Make a Difference Day! The plantings will take place in public places throughout San Diego County, the Fresno region and the Central Coast, with focus on areas of high need such as schools, playgrounds and senior centers or regions of high emissions such as freeway ramps, rail yards and refineries. Please see http://www.unitedvoices.org/ for details on how to volunteer. Trees provide profound benefits to our communities. Trees remove carbon dioxide generated in through our lifestyles, keep our cities cool, and help to protect both water and wildlife. Studies continue to show that green environments promote relaxation and improve concentration. These 4000 trees will create lasting benefits across California. In addition, this project has also created eight full time jobs, and the community events will provide opportunities for education about the benefits of trees. This project is run by United Voices for Healthier Communities, a coalition of tree-focused organizations formed to get more trees planted and to spread the word about the benefits of trees. United Voices for Healthier Communities partners include the California Urban Forests Council, Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture, Tree Fresno, Urban Corps of San Diego County, City of Lompoc, San Diego Regional Urban Forests Council, Central Coast Regional Urban Forests Council and San Joaquin Valley Urban Forests Council. The California Urban Forests Council acts as the communications, administrative and programmatic coordinator for United Voices for Healthier Communities. Funding for this project comes from the California ReLeaf AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT Grant Program thro ugh the USDA Forest Service. This is the second project of this nature for United Voices for Healthier Communities and we look forward to more in the future. Thank you for your support of urban forest projects, and we hope to see you at the planting sites on Saturday! | |
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Make a Difference Day! City of Folsom
What is it: We are planting about 800 trees
along the entire length of East Bidwell Street.
Purpose: To “green-up” our most polluted, hottest, and most traveled street in Folsom.
When: October 23 “Make a Difference Day”
Planting: 7:00 to 9:00 AM
Important note: registration opens @ 6:30, planting details @ 6:45, and planting starts @ 7:00
Where: Meet in Home Depot parking lot (hot drinks @ 6:30)
Note: the event is “Rain or Shine” …so be prepared!
Volunteers: We need people for planting trees, sign ups, and food and tree distribution.
GOOD NEWS: the holes are pre-dug!
Contact: Isabella Barcellona at ibarcellona@sbcglobal.net or go to
“Folsom’s Green-Up Project” on Facebook.
P.S. Free food, beverages, and a cool T-Shirt will be provided for all volunteers!
PLEASE bring: a shovel or stiff rake + wheelbarrow (if you have one) with your name on it
Please fill out a Commitment Form and turn it into the Community Development section of Folsom City Hall if you want to volunteer.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ahwahnee Hills Park Tree Planting, Friday, October 22, 2010 Event Information
| Event Information | |
| Event Name: | Tree Planting, Ahwahnee Hills Park |
| Purpose: | Beautification, Reforestation, Shade & Pollution Mitigation– planting 250 trees (varieties in attached document) |
| Key Partners: | PG & E, Tree Fresno, California ReLeaf, California Urban Forests Council, U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire, United Voices for Healthier Communities, Friends of Ahwahnee Park, DriWater, Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group, Oakhurst Sierra Rotary |
| Event Date and Time: | Friday, October 22, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. – Volunteers Arrive |
| Event Location: | Enter Ahwahnee Hills Park at the lower gate – near Wasuma Elementary School 43109 Highway 49, Ahwahnee, CA 93601 (Park in lot near baseball field) |
| Item of Special Interest: | Planting sites are throughout the park, most trees are native to the region, we will also plant shade trees near the new Oakhurst Sierra Rotary Soccer Field in the park. |
| Program Description and Agenda | |
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| Speakers and Invited Guests | |
| Speakers: | Karen Maroot, Executive Director Tree Fresno Fern Facchino, Friends of Ahwahnee Park Dr. Mike Horasanian – Oakhurst Sierra Rotary Kim Hansen – Tree Fresno Board Member / Provost and Pritchard Douglas Anthony – DriWater Patrick Denny – Arborist – PG & E Ron Nishinaka–Projects Director– Tree Fresno |
| Invited Media: | Print: Television: The Fresno Bee KFTV 21, KSEE 24, KMPH Fox 26, Vida en el Valle KFSN 30, KGPE 47 |
| Invited Guests: | Tree Fresno Board Members; Provost and Pritchard Staff, Wasuma School Staff and Students, Oakhurst Sierra Rotarians, neighboring residents, ;Tree Fresno staff/volunteers, and Provost and Pritchard Staff; est. 60-75 volunteers |
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
IECA Environmental Connection
EC11 Technical Session Details
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Increased Tree Survival with August Plantings
Description:
Planting in late summer with a time released water gel will provide healthier plants by creating stronger root mass. This will result in a more efficient and timely environmental benefit. This method will conserve water, reduce labor cost and produce healthier, faster growing plants.Debbra Stokes's Bio:
 | Debbra Stokes worked for DriWater at its beginnings in 1996, starting out as a sales assistant and eventually handling national sales management. Shortly after the DriWater-Rainbird private label agreement was developed, Debbra went to work for Rainbird as their DriWater product specialist, training their salesforce and clients throughout US territories. After two years with Rainbird, Debbra returned to college where she earned her Associates degree in Business, and is now working on her Bachelor degree in Environmental Science. With her extensive background in both DriWater and sales management along with her dynamic presence, we’re so glad to have her back on the team. Debbra is now managing new business development for for Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and Washington from her office in Gardnerville, Nevada where she spends her off hours hiking and snowshoeing, and spending time with her teenage sons. |
Joseph Paternoster's Bio:
| With a background in business, investments and tax planning, Mr. Paternoster now lends his extensive expertise to leading DRiWATER, Inc. to accomplish its goals. Seeing great opportunity, Joe was a leader of the team that acquired controlling interest in DRiWATER in November 1995. With expertise in establishing companies, Mr. Paternoster has owned Paternoster & Associates since 1983, a firm that advises businesses and individuals in tax, investments and financial planning, and also owns Wolfard & Company, a retailer of American crafts. He owns a trademark for a line of clothing distributed to retailers such as Longs Drugs, Pier 39 and many wineries across the United States. Mr. Paternoster studied Finance at Butte College in Chico, California, and is a Registered Principle and holds a Series 24 and Series 7 Securities License. |
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