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  Category: Forest Service


Delaware Forest Service Arbor Day Poster Contest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2014 Arbor Day Poster Contest is now open to all Delaware students in grades K to 5. Public, private and home schools are encouraged to participate as well as after-school groups and youth organizations. Posters are due by April 4th, 2013. This year’s poster contest theme – “Trees are Terrific…In Cities and Towns!” – is dedicated to the important role that trees play in our communities and schoolyards.



Del. Arborist and Tree Care Seminar is March 4 and 5

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The 2014 Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar will be held on March 4 and 5 at Baywood Greens in Long Neck, Sussex County. Cost is $80 with lunch included. Register at delawaretrees.com.



Woodland Management Workshop at Del. Ag. Week on Jan. 17

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2014

“Invading Your Forest,” a workshop on managing invasive species in Delaware woodlands, will be held on Friday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACE building-Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington.



Delaware Forest Service seeks motivated recruits for wildfire training

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking qualified and interested individuals for its upcoming series of wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Ideal candidates should be: at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing to travel for two weeks or more for out-of-state assignments.



Delaware Forest Service helps streetscape project take root in Georgetown

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service funded a streetscape project in Georgetown, highlighted by the planting of 18 new cherry and lilac trees along East Market Street near the Sussex County Courthouse. Total cost was estimated at $37,000.






  Category: Forest Service

Delaware Forest Service Arbor Day Poster Contest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2014 Arbor Day Poster Contest is now open to all Delaware students in grades K to 5. Public, private and home schools are encouraged to participate as well as after-school groups and youth organizations. Posters are due by April 4th, 2013. This year’s poster contest theme – “Trees are Terrific…In Cities and Towns!” – is dedicated to the important role that trees play in our communities and schoolyards.



Del. Arborist and Tree Care Seminar is March 4 and 5

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The 2014 Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar will be held on March 4 and 5 at Baywood Greens in Long Neck, Sussex County. Cost is $80 with lunch included. Register at delawaretrees.com.



Woodland Management Workshop at Del. Ag. Week on Jan. 17

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2014

“Invading Your Forest,” a workshop on managing invasive species in Delaware woodlands, will be held on Friday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACE building-Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington.



Delaware Forest Service seeks motivated recruits for wildfire training

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking qualified and interested individuals for its upcoming series of wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Ideal candidates should be: at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing to travel for two weeks or more for out-of-state assignments.



Delaware Forest Service helps streetscape project take root in Georgetown

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service funded a streetscape project in Georgetown, highlighted by the planting of 18 new cherry and lilac trees along East Market Street near the Sussex County Courthouse. Total cost was estimated at $37,000.