Branch Out Burlington! | Planting Smart Pot Forests
Branch Out Burlington! is a volunteer organization dedicated to planting trees in Burlington, VT and educate the public on the values of the urban forest.
By Margaret Skinner / Branch Out Burlington! Vice President
Branch Out Burlington!
Branch Out Burlington! (also known as BOB!) is a volunteer organization committed to planting and caring for trees in and around Burlington, Vermont. Our mission is to educate the public about the importance of urban forests and foster a sense of community through tree planting.
A key component of BOB! is our community tree nursery, established 26 years ago in collaboration with the Burlington Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront. Every spring, we organize a festive event where people of all ages participate in planting 100 bare-root trees in Smart Pot commercial grow bags.
This event is particularly gratifying as we involve the younger generation, ensuring that they will carry on our legacy in the future.
the Burlington Community Tree Nursery
Over the years, our nursery has supplied the city with over 2,000 trees, which have been planted along the streets and in our parks. However, with the recent discovery of the emerald ash borer, our locally grown trees are in high demand to replace the over 850 ash trees that are expected to succumb to this pest.
We are deeply grateful for the sustained support from Smart Pot over the years, which has enabled us to expand our urban forest and make a positive impact on our community.
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