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Recycled Art: Tile Mosaic
Each year, our local Habitat for Humanity puts on a recycled art show, called "Home is Where the Art Is". Artists from around the area volunteer and are given a voucher to purchase materials from the ...
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The story behind the tradition
By Nichole Roell Christmas Tree Dating back hundreds of years in many ancient cultures, evergreens have symbolized regrowth and everlasting life. Germans are credited with the tradition we are famili...
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Minnesota restricts walnut tree imports
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson has restricted the import of walnut trees and some related products from areas infested with thousand cankers disease. A fungus carried by the wal...
Posted on 2/28/11 at 5:35 AM
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The Coffin
Far Guy has been building me a coffin. He built it out in the garage, I told him what dimensions I needed and he came up with a design. I helped him seal the outside, but we are leaving the inside ba...
Posted on 8/5/10 at 5:51 AM
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A Forest Starts With One Tree
Before there was a forest, there was a tree.  Before the tree, there was a seed. And, before the seed could grow, it needed the right climate and care to reach great heights. If you are a parent...
Posted on 6/16/10 at 10:52 AM
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Booklet helps identify tree species in Minnesota

The Arbor Day Foundation has a booklet that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The booklet, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.

June 01, 2013

Top seven myths of tree care debunked

Most homeowners treasure the trees on their property but know little about how to care for them. Much of what you may have heard about tree care is actually incorrect, based on myths and misconceptions. Here are the top seven myths of tree care according to the International Society of Arboriculture:

March 03, 2013

Arbor Day Foundation offers unique gift idea for holidays

Celebrate this year’s holiday season with friends and loved ones while supporting conservation and tree planting with the help of the Arbor Day Foundation.

October 28, 2012

Booklet from the Arbor Day Foundation makes it easier to ID tree species

The Arbor Day Foundation has a booklet that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The booklet, What Tree is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.

June 03, 2012

Minnesota adds sticky new tool in fight against emerald ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is rolling out a new monitoring technique in the hunt for emerald ash borer (EAB). The new approach is designed to lure any male EAB beetles in the area into a sticky trap as they search for a mate.

May 29, 2012

Spotlight shines on emerald ash borer

Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed May 20-26 as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week. The designation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the destructive nature of emerald ash borer (EAB) and to share with Minnesotans the three P’s of EAB: Prepare, Protect, and Plant.

May 22, 2012

A tree for Arbor Day

A tree for Arbor Day In observance of Arbor Day, the Alexandria Parks Department organized a tree planting at City Park.

May 02, 2012

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Arbor Day Foundation offers tree-care booklet for $3 donation

The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a handy tree-care booklet designed to help people plant and care for trees.

April 29, 2012

Ag department to begin trapping across state for emerald ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to hang thousands of traps across Minnesota in the hunt for emerald ash borer (EAB). State workers will begin the job during the week of April 2.

March 31, 2012

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Department of agriculture sets emerald ash borer quarantine

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently formalized a new emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine for parts of the state.

February 28, 2012

Join Arbor Day Foundation, get 10 spruce trees

Here’s a way to get into the mood for spring planting: Join the Arbor Day Foundation and receive 10 trees to plant when the weather turns warm.

February 04, 2012

DNR offers grants to diversify community forests against pests, disease and damage

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting project proposals to diversify community forests using Community Forest Bonding grants for 2012-2014. Grants are open to all cities, counties, townships, and park and recreation boards in cities with more than 100,000 residents.

January 01, 2012

Ag experts use new methods to detect emerald ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has teamed up with five metro area cities, the University of Minnesota and the U.S. Forest Service to better detect new infestations of emerald ash borer (EAB).

December 12, 2011

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Christmas tree crop 'outstanding' this year, say growers

Minnesota’s Christmas tree growers report an outstanding crop of trees to choose from this holiday season. The executive director of the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, Jan Donelson, says it’s been an excellent growing season.

November 24, 2011

One way to reduce winter heating bill – plant trees, shrubs

Everyone knows that summer temperatures are cooler in the shade, but trees can help cut winter energy costs, too. The most common approach is to plant evergreen trees and shrubs on the north and northwest sides of your property.

November 19, 2011

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