Nursery
What river is our nursery next to?
Woonasquatucket River
Name one heat related illness
Dehydration, Heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
How do trees help battle climate change?
Absorb pollution from the air, which helps slow the buildup of green house gases
Name two neighborhoods with low tree canopy inRI?
S. Providence, Central Falls, Woodlawn in Pawtucket, Washington Park in Pawtucket, Silver Lake PVD
What is the name of the park across the street from the Nursery
Donigan Park
What can trees do for your mental health?
Spending time in nature can reduce anxiety and depression.
Healthy trees can increase the value of a property by up to 15%
Name two neighborhoods with high tree canopy in RI?
East side of Providence, Slater park in Pawtucket, Wayland in Providence, Oak Hill In Pawtucket
Where do we get our trees for our nursery?
RI Tree Council
What type of jobs can more trees create?
Tree Maintenance, Parks department, Foresters
Which bills can trees around your house affect?
Energy Bills
What other organizations in Providence plant trees?
PNPP (Providence Neighborhood Planting Program), Woonasquatucket River Council, RI Tree Council, DEM, Groundwork RI
What seasons are best for planting?
Spring & Fall
What is tree canopy?
layer of leaves, branches and stems that cover the ground when viewed from above.
How do trees help with stormwater runoff?
Trees absorb rain water
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.
Name 2 tree species in the nursery
River Birch, Red Maple, Pink Oak, London Plane, Linden, Red Oak, Tulip, Sweet Gum
How does mulch help a tree?
Retaining moisture, protects soil from extreme temperatures
How do trees benefit our wildlife?
Biodiversity, food for animals, homes for animals.
How do trees help residents engage with the city?
Helps people get outside, interact with their neighborhood.