Trust for Working Landscapes

The Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum presents Dr. Olaf Ribeiro conducting an Arbor Day Tree Walk of the heritage and champion trees of Winslow. This will not only provide tree identification and facts, but also present an interesting historical aspect of our heritage, giving perspective to the considered value and thought that went into the planting of these trees, some from over 100 years ago. It will also be insightful information in light of the ongoing issue of tree removal for purposes of development.

• WHO: The public is invited. Cost for non-museum members is $3.00, museum members, free.
• WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2009 1:00 PM Space on the walk IS LIMITED, but more than one walk can be done if participation warrants.
• WHERE: Meet at the Museum, 215 Erickson Ave, Bainbridge Island (1 block west of SR 305 and 1/2 block north of Winslow Way) (map)
• HOW: To participate, call the Bainbridge Island Museum and Historical Society at 206-842-2773 to place your reservation. Feel free to invite others.
• WHAT to wear: If we did not do things because of the weather, we would be doing nothing, so be sure to wear appropriate clothing. If we are singing in the rain as we go, so be it.

Date: Saturday, December 13

Time: 10AM - 2PM

We have much to do in the coming winter months to get ready for spring. The Morales greenhouse needs to be built and this will take a number of consecutive weekends. At the moment we are getting bids and preparing the ground plane of the site. Next we will pull the metal posts from the existing site and knock off the concrete. We are trying to get the greenhouse up by March so it is ready for starts.

The alder tree at the north end of Crawford must come down before they leaf out again - this will also take several work parties.

At the moment we have a large chipper rented for this coming Saturday so we can begin to remove and chip the invasive trees (small alders, willows, scotch broom) and diseased trees from the M & E Tree farm. This will take a number of work parties. This property needs help to begin to move it towards food production among other ideas.

So drive up Lovgren past the Morales Farm and turn left onto Charles and drive to the end which runs into M & E. Bring sharp saws, gloves and help pull these invasives to the chipper which trained people will run. This is a great opportunity to understand M and E and see its potential.

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