Trees are an important part of communities and provide many environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as cleaner air, shade, reduced energy bills, safer communities. Studies have even shown that they make people happier and healthier faster
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- Founded:
- In early 2004, Bridging The Gap created a community forestry organization - Heartland Tree Alliance.
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Events
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- Tree Keepers Workshop
Eisenhower Community Center
Tuesday, June 16 at 5:00pm - Tree Keepers Workshop
Ryan Lawn & Tree
Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30pm - KCK Arbor Day Planting Event
Waterway Park
Friday, April 24 at 12:00pm - Tree Planting Event at Blue River
Blue River
Tuesday, March 31 at 9:00am - Tree Keepers Workshop: Tree P...
Brush Creek Community Center
Saturday, March 28 at 9:00am - Tree Keepers Workshop: Urban ...
Discovery Center
Saturday, March 14 at 9:00am - Pruning Day
TBA
Saturday, December 13 at 1:00pm - Tree Care Work Day
TBA
Tuesday, November 4 at 1:00pm - Tree Care Work Day
Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Coporation
Monday, October 27 at 9:00am - Fall Planting Event
Platte Ridge Park
Saturday, October 11 at 8:15am
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Heartland Tree Alliance Participants will learn about the social, environmental and economic benefits trees provide. The class will also give an introduction to tree identification, including leaf shape and arrangements and other characteristics used to identify trees. Participants will also learn about reference books and how to use a tree... identification keey and get hands-on practice using the key in the field. The class includes an introduciton to how people can become advocates for the community forest.
The Urban Forest: An Introduction to Trees, the Benefits They Provide, Tree Identification and How to Become a Tree Advocate
Time:5:00PM Tuesday, June 16th
Location:Eisenhower Community Center
Heartland Tree Alliance Participants will learn about soils, their function, physical properties, pH and essential elements in soils. They also learn the basic parts of the tree and their function, as well as their role in the hearlth and survival of trees. The course includes information on biological processes in trees.
Urban Soils and Basic Tree Biology
Time:6:30PM Tuesday, June 9th
Location:Ryan Lawn & Tree
Heartland Tree Alliance We're following the daily life of a tree located in Loose Park. Join us at www.twitter.com/PennyOak
Heartland Tree Alliance Join us as we help beautify and revitalize this Kansas City Park. Volunteers will help plant trees. No experience necessary, training will be provided.
Time:12:00PM Friday, April 24th
Location:Waterway Park
Heartland Tree Alliance
As part of Project Blue River Rescue, HTA will coordinate a tree planting event at the softball complex along the Blue River at approximately 139th St. and Holmes St., March 31, 9:00 AM - Noon. The trees will help with soil erosion along the embankment. For more information or to sign up, please contact Angela Schreffl...er by calling 816-561-1061, ext. 110 or email <alissa.jensen@bridgingthegap.org>. In partnership with Project Blue River Rescue and Kansas City WildLands
Let's stop soil erosion!
Time:9:00AM Tuesday, March 31st
Location:Blue River
Heartland Tree Alliance
*Includes outdoor session;
*Pre-requisite: Urban Soils and Basic Tree Biology
Participants will learn why trees struggle in an urban environment. Participants will also learn about site characteristics and how to select the right species of tree for the right location. Proper planting techniques will be covered, as well... as information on watering, mulching, fertilizing and staking. This workshop includes an outdoor session where participants will get hand-on experience planting a tree.
Time:9:00AM Saturday, March 28th
Location:Brush Creek Community Center
Heartland Tree Alliance Participants will learn about soils, their function, physical properties, pH and essential elements in soils. They also learn the basic parts of the tree and their function, as well as their role in the health and survival of trees. The course includes information on biological processes in trees.
Time:9:00AM Saturday, March 14th
Location:Discovery Center
Heartland Tree Alliance is getting a makeover! please come back soon
Heartland Tree Alliance
Join us for a guided "Oaks and Beyond" Tree Walk followed by food and drinks in the Pavilion.
Meet at the Pavilion near the main entrance.
Time:6:00PM Monday, August 4th
Location:Loose Park
