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Nashville Tree Foundation and Metro Nashville Beautification present
"Taking Root" A Community Tree Workshop on Saturday, October 29th, 1:00
pm - 3:30 pm at Cohn Adult Learning Center.
 1:00 - 1:20 PM - TREES 101 - PRESENTED BY CAROL ASHWORTH, ASLA, ASHWORTH ENVIRONMENTAL
Carol Ashworth, owner of Ashworth Landscape Architects, will present an overview of what trees grow best in Nashville, when to plant and other tips for maximizing the most of your garden landscape. Also learn how to protect historic and specimen trees on your property. Carol was co-author of the newly published Urban Tree Canopy Master Plan for Nashville.
1:30 - 2:00 PM - CONSTRUCTION AND THE CANOPY - PRESENTED BY WILL WORRALL, PE, AND JIM GREGORY, DISTRICT 6 BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSIONER
Listen to a case study by Will and Jim as they help you navigate through the maze of Metro Codes for tree replacements. They have developed a model for citizen-reporting of violations, so you can make sure your neighborhood stays green and filled with trees.
2:00 - 2:20 PM - TREES, NEIGHBORS AND THE LAW - PRESENTED BY LAURA MULLOY, ATTORNEY
Laura Mulloy will explain property boundary issues affecting trees, when to call for legal assistance, and what to do about trees that are not on your property but affect it. Laura is an attorney with the law firm, King & Ballow.
2:30 - 3:00 PM - PESTS AND DISEASES - PRESENTED BY SCOTT JOHNSON OF DAVEY TREES AND NEIL LETSON WITH VILLAGE TREES
What are pests and diseases that affect the health of our trees? The Emerald Ash Borer, already present in Nashville, has the potential to devastate 10% of Davidson County's tree canopy. Learn more about this and many pests that could threaten our urban canopy and how to treat them.
3:00 - 3:30PM - EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Learn more about how to sustain your trees and get engaged with community tree plantings. Sign up to volunteer at ReLeafing Day, register your trees under Metro's new Historic and Specimen tree program, Ask the Experts, and more!
6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 9th
Gordon Jewish Community Center at 801 Percy Warner Blvd
Please join me Wednesday, November 9th at 6 pm to learn about the revised Boost Fit Club Residential development plan.
The plan is to rezone from R15 and R8 to SP-R for property located at
11
Vaughns Gap Rd at the southwest corner of the intersection of Vaughns
Gap Rd & Hwy 100 to permit various residential units,
behind the Boost Athletic Club building; previously used as outside
tennis court.
The development team is looking for community input on the revised plan prior to submitting it to the Planning Commission.
Early Voting continues through Thursday, November 3rd. #GoVote!
As always, I welcome your input. Please feel free to call me or e-mail me with any suggestions or questions. |
