From CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
Mulch is a vital part of maintaining healthy trees in the urban forest. The community is invited to join the Urban Forestry Division to learn proper mulching techniques and practice hands-on learning through volunteering. The Urban Forest Arboretum was established in 2008 to display the different types of trees that residents may plant on their property or can be planted in the tree lawns. In order to properly showcase the trees, volunteers are needed to help mulch the 86 trees that are featured.
People can join the division on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. – noon, at the Bowling Green Urban Forest Arboretum, 1060 Pearl St. Volunteers are to meet at the Arboretum Kiosk near the southwest corner of the fire station and arboretum. Parking is available at the Bowling Green Fire Station on Pearl Street and Peace Lutheran Church, just east of the fire station and arboretum.
Participants will spend 30 minutes learning the importance of proper mulching, and why improper mulching around trees can be so damaging. The remainder of the workshop will include hands-on practice with the trees in the arboretum.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but is preferred. To register, email arborist@bgohio.gov. BGSU students can register via BGSUServes at https://bgsu.givepulse.com/event/861946-mulch-matters-tree-care-workshop-and-volunteer-
day.
Tools and materials will be provided. Weather appropriate clothing is recommended.
