Fort Wright is investigating the health of five large pin oak trees on Park Road. This September, one of these trees lost a limb. The fallen limb caused property damage and took down some electric lines. Renee Cooper lives across the street from those trees. She has seen lightning strike one and was affected by […]
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Panel considers adding new trees to North Bend and Richwood Roads interchange
Plans are in the works for new trees to enhance the appearance of North Bend Road and Richwood Road in Boone County. A multi-use path along North Bend Road and a stretch near the Richwood Road interchange will benefit from the bolstered greenspace presence, the Boone County Urban Forest Commission determined during its regular meeting […]
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Boone County to host holiday tree lighting ceremony
Crafts, music and refreshments will be available during Boone County’s holiday tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2. Festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. at Burlington Commons, located at 2951 Washington St. in Burlington. Attendees will have an opportunity to make their own holiday crafts, hear music from […]
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Southgate plans annual Arbor Day celebration
On April 28 at 11:30 a.m., the City of Southgate will celebrate Arbor Day. For 18 years, Southgate has received a Tree City USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation, and it has also received the Growth Award for 17 years. Activities will be held at the Southgate Community Center. Every year, the city honors […]
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Arbor Day in Covington: Seedling giveaway in newly anointed Tree City of the World
Today is Arbor Day, and the City of Covington’s new urban forester, Patrick Moore, has a favorite quote that lends spirit both to the holiday and the City’s 2022 celebration of it, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Attributed to a farmer in […]
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Newport’s city arborist discusses citywide tree care and pruning schedule
Monday night’s Newport City Commission meeting provided a forum for a public update on the citywide tree pruning schedule. Rachel Comte of Urban Canopy Works, who serves as the Newport city arborist, gave a presentation on how the scheduled pruning of the city’s trees will benefit the community. Newport instituted a proactive approach for the […]
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City Partners with Local Organizations to Create Welcoming Entrance to Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas city residents, members of the Garden Club and Green Team, worked with city crews to create a beautiful and welcoming gardenscape leading into the city on Memorial Parkway By Robin Gee, city council beat editor City residents and visitors coming into Fort Thomas from Memorial Parkway will see a transformation has occurred at […]