Arbor Month 2013

Resources

Tree Planting

• How to Plant Seedlings
• How to Plant Balled & Burlaped Trees
• Planting Trees, U of M Extension
• Selecting the Right Tree

Tree Care

• Residental Tree Care and Planting
• Woodlot Tree Care and Planting
• Native Plant Suppliers and Landscapers in Minnesota
• Recommended Trees for Minnesota by Region
• Storm Damaged Trees Repair & Replacement Checklist
• Tree Owner's Manual for the Northeastern and Midwestern United States

Benefits of Trees and Other Resources

• How Trees Build a Neighborhood
• Benefits of Trees
• Value of Trees
• Controlling Stormwater Runoff with Trees
• Celebrate trees – they're great

Arbor Month Activity Ideas

• 2013 Arbor Month poster
• 2013 Arbor Day Proclamation
• Download the Teachers' Guide to Arbor Month
• Start a School Forest
• Learn about Minnesota's native trees
• I.D. your trees
• Do a Project Learning Tree Family Activity
• Purchase a tree or plant from a local nursery
• Consult a certified arborist for tree pruning and maintenance
• Learn about seasonal care for trees and shrubs