We are excited to welcome students back this Fall 2020 to a safe, healthy outdoor environment that nourishes both their body and mind. The Texas Trees Foundation Cool Schools team has been busy all summer constructing and implementing outdoor learning areas that are being installed at six schools in the Dallas Independent School District, and […]
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Learn about when and how to properly water your tree We all know that trees need water, but when and how much do they need? Well, depending on who you ask, it may be more complex than you think. According to The Arbor Day Foundation, there are many variables that should be taken into consideration.
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Learn to recognize these common symptoms that may save your tree We think of trees at as stalwart sentries, watching over our yards and weathering any storm with us. Though they seem impervious to the changing world around them, like us, trees can become stressed. Stress in a tree can lead to disease, die-back, decay,
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Learn to recognize these common symptoms that may save your tree: We think of trees at as stalwart sentries, watching over our yards and weathering any storm with us. Though they seem impervious to the changing world around them, like us, trees can become stressed. Stress in a tree can lead to disease, die-back, decay,
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Outdoor spaces improve mental and physical health while shaping children for the future There is a tremendous body of research surrounding the benefits of both structured outdoor education and unstructured outdoor play for children. The positive effects of spending time in nature are far-reaching—from mental and physical health improvements to increased environmental knowledge, nature is
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Learn about the origin of the Central Texas tree and how to identify it The American Smoke Tree, also known as Chittamwood, can be grown as a small ornamental tree or as a large shrub. It is not a well-known plant and can be hard to find in local nurseries. The tree is native to
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Become a Citizen Scientist to Help Create Better Outdoor Spaces America’s foundation is built on volunteers. French philosopher Alex de Tocqueville in his book “Democracy in America,” published in 1835 remarked that one of American’s unique qualities was our tendency to form associations to advance the common good. This tradition of a civil society that
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Using maps and data to assess and improve tree canopy cover in North Texas Maps are a powerful tool used in urban forestry that help people understand the different types of trees a city has, where they are located, and about their health and growth. Most mapping of the urban forest is done electronically through “Geographical Information Systems”, or GIS. What Are GIS Maps? GIS maps analyze data across a city, county or region while helping foresters learn more about the trees in the
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COVID-19 Pandemic Dear TTF Friends, We are thinking of you during this time of uncertainty and wishing each and every one of you good health. You are the backbone of the Texas Trees Foundation, and we consider you family. We are grateful for your support, and we want to support you. During this
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Texas Trees Foundation launches Cool School at Salazar Elementary Over 550 students at Salazar Elementary in Dallas, Texas planted 49 trees with the support of teachers and volunteers as part of Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools program. Volunteers came from organizations and companies such as Idea Grove, The Beck Group, Studio Outside and Groundwork Dallas.
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