NEW in APRIL 2010: MAA Arbor Day of Service

The MAA's new Arbor Day of Service initiative will allow members, allied organizations, supplier members, and other association partners to donate professional arboriculture services such as tree planting, safety pruning and hazard tree removal that will directly benefit their own communities.

"The MAA's membership includes more than 600 professional arborists," said Dick Stoner, MCA, 2010 Arbor Day Committee Chairman. "In these days of deep municipal budget cuts, we think we can make a real difference by giving back in our own home towns."

The MAA has partnered with the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association (MTWFA) to identify projects in specific communities that could benefit from professional tree care. From elementary schools and town libraries, to community centers and playgrounds, tree wardens and other community leaders will list their projects and members will use the listing to select their April 30, 2010 Arbor Day of Service projects.

Promotional and organizational support will be provided to member volunteers through various means including this website. Please check back regularly for suggestions on registering, planning, promoting, and carrying out an Arbor Day of Service project.

Do you have a project for Arbor Day of Service consideration?

POST A PROJECT
UPDATE A PREVIOUSLY LISTED PROJECT

If you would like to post a project for Arbor Day of Service consideration and are not a member of the MTWFA, please contact the MAA at (508) 653-3320.

MAA MEMBER VOLUNTEERS: Are you looking for an Arbor Day of Service Project?

• 1. Check out the list of towns requesting Arbor Day of Service assistance.
• 2. Discuss details and confirm your volunteer service with the local contact. Contact information can be found on each project listing.
• 3. Once you've made your decision, simply register your Arbor Day of Service project with the MAA by April 1, 2010. Download registration form.
• 4. We'll follow up with a toolkit of helpful ideas to plan, promote, and carry out your local Arbor Day of Service project.

DO YOU ALREADY CONDUCT OR PARTICIPATE IN AN ARBOR DAY PROJECT IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY?

Great! Be sure to register your Arbor Day event with the MAA by April 1, 2010. Download the registration form here.

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