Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards
Promoting the Urban Forest
Tree Basics Classes and Tree Walks Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards normally offer several free classes and tree ID walks during the year. The walks have been offered at public places and historic sites such as the future site of the McIntire Botanical Garden, James Monroe’s Highland, Darden Towe Park, Pen Park, and the Downtown Parks. …
GETTING TO KNOW TREES Welcome to the world of tree identification. There are many sources and methodologies, so do not be intimidated. As a beginner you don’t need to learn complicated terms, just familiarize yourself with each tree’s characteristics as a start. Here are twenty common native Virginia trees for you to begin with. It…
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C.A.T.S. Tree Sales Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards maintains its own tree nursery, entirely run by volunteers. We plant saplings obtained from the Virginia Department of Forestry and other sources and nurture them until they are large enough to be planted out. We concentrate on native trees, some of which are hard to find from commercial…
If you are looking to speak to a Tree Steward in person to learn more about trees and tree care, come find us at our informational table at the following events. Hope to see you there!