The Dirt on Composting
Hosted by Jenn Harrman, Waste Reduction Program Manager
Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT
Backyard composting is an easy way to reduce your food waste and give your garden a nutrient-rich boost. In this virtual workshop, you'll learn about why composting is good for the environment and your garden, what is compost, and how to start composting in your backyard. Each workshop participants will have a chance to win a free Earth Machine backyard compost bin.
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November Tree Talk: Historic, Landmark and Champion Trees of Middle Tennessee
Hosted by Jennifer Smith, Metro Horticulturist
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT
Tree Talk’s November guest will be Tom Simpson. Tom, a gifted story teller, will take you on a tree journey though middle Tennessee to note significant historic, landmark or champion trees! And for good measure, a few amazing trees from other parts of the state will be included. Retired from the Tennessee Division of Forestry as an Urban Forester, Tom was involved with the Tennessee Urban Forestry’s Landmark, Historic and Heritage Tree Registry and the state’s Champion Tree program. Jennifer who worked with Tom when she was the Urban Forestry Council’s Director notes that Tom’s programs always leaves his audiences wanting to hear about more trees!
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Managing the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Epidemic in Nashville
Hosted by Jennifer Smith, Metro Horticulturist
Friday, November 13, 2020 | 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CT
It is estimated that Nashville has 1.6 million beautiful native ash trees in parks, on school grounds, along city streets and in private yards. Sadly, the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive pest, will kill all of them by 2026, unless they are treated. No ash tree is immune to the devastating effects of this insect which is now throughout Davidson County. The progress of the infestation and resulting tree death is now being seen throughout the city.
To find out more about EAB in Nashville, register for this presentation which will review how to identify ash trees and management options. Also discussed will be the tree owner’s responsibility, how to hire an arborist, and how to properly dispose of tree debris.
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Recycle Right Lunch 'n' Learn Workshop
Hosted by Jenn Harrman, Waste Reduction Program Manager
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT
Do you have questions about recycling in Nashville? Join Metro Nashville Public Works to learn about the importance of recycling and how to recycle right. This webinar will cover:
- The 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- How recycling works in Nashville
- What can and cannot be recycled
- Why not everything can be recycled
Each workshop participants will have a chance to win a Get Rowdy! Recycle t-shirt.
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