Founded in 2008, the TREEage Community Nursery is located at 1100 Dorset Street in South Burlington, the historic site known as the Dorset Park Natural Area; home of National Gardening Association and The Vermont Garden Park.
GE Volunteer Foundation.....
Collaborative effort .....
Good for the community .....
education op
volunteer op
trees to be used in city's urban landscape for all to enjoy .....
** TIMELINE **
2008 - confirmed authorization for land use by City Council
2008 - North row,East - planted 30 Princeton Elm whips
2008 - North row, Center - planted 14 Japenese Tree Lilac
2009 - South row, East - planted 30 Freemani Maple
2009 - North row, West - planted 10 Yellow Birch
** COMMUNITY EVENTS **
2008 - The first tree planting event was a celebration with many members of the community. Master Gardeners, S.O.U.L. Tree Stewards, GE Volunteers, representatives from City Hall, SB Natural Resources Committee and other friends and family enjoyed the landmark moment! The Princeton Elm trees were purchased from Horseford's Nursery in Charlotte, VT as whips, home grown in Vermont.
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