Nursery
Trees & Health
Tree Benefits
Trees & Community
100

What river is our nursery next to?

Woonasquatucket River

100

Name one heat related illness

Dehydration, Heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

100

How do trees help battle climate change?

Absorb pollution from the air, which helps slow the buildup of green house gases

100

Name two neighborhoods with low tree canopy inRI?

S. Providence, Central Falls, Woodlawn in Pawtucket, Washington Park in Pawtucket, Silver Lake PVD

200

What is the name of the park across the street from the Nursery

Donigan Park

200

What can trees do for your mental health?

Spending time in nature can reduce anxiety and depression. 






200
What do trees do to property values?

Healthy trees can increase the value of a property by up to 15%

200

Name two neighborhoods with high tree canopy in RI?

East side of Providence, Slater park in Pawtucket, Wayland in Providence, Oak Hill In Pawtucket

300

Where do we get our trees for our nursery?

RI Tree Council

300

What type of jobs can more trees create? 

Tree Maintenance, Parks department, Foresters 

300

Which bills can trees around your house affect? 

Energy Bills

300

What other organizations in Providence plant trees?

PNPP (Providence Neighborhood Planting Program), Woonasquatucket River Council, RI Tree Council, DEM, Groundwork RI

400

What seasons are best for planting?

Spring & Fall

400

What is tree canopy?

layer of leaves, branches and stems that cover the ground when viewed from above.

400

How do trees help with stormwater runoff?

Trees absorb rain water

400

What is tree equity?

The fair, equitable distribution of trees and the resources required to sustain them across all neighborhoods in a city, so that everyone has equal access to the health, climate, and economic benefits of the urban forest.

500

Name 2 tree species in the nursery

River Birch, Red Maple, Pink Oak, London Plane, Linden, Red Oak, Tulip, Sweet Gum

500

How does mulch help a tree?

Retaining moisture, protects soil from extreme temperatures

500

How do trees benefit our wildlife?

Biodiversity, food for animals, homes for animals.

500

How do trees help residents engage with the city?

Helps people get outside, interact with their neighborhood. 

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