The Boston Tree Party

We're so excited to announce that the Boston Tree Party Handbook is done!

It contains a wealth of information about planting and caring for heirloom apple trees; ideas and suggestions for community activities, discussions, and events; and lots of educational articles. There's something for everyone interested in apple trees and community events!

Please enjoy this resource, and feel free to share widely: http://www.bostontreeparty.org/resources/boston-tree-party-handbook/

Check out our latest blog post for a recap of the September Boston Urban Forest Council meeting, all about the invasive insects threatening Mass trees and efforts to plant more trees in Boston! http://bit.ly/ShJwvx

The Boston Tree Party » Boston Urban Forest Council: Invasives and Grants! Unfortunately, despite efforts at many levels, the Emerald Ash Borer was found in Massachusetts for the first time this month. This tiny invasive beetle, which was accidentally introduced to the US from Asia sometime in the 1990s, was found in Berkshire County in early September.

We need your help please! We’re looking for a (free) venue for our Fall Delegation Event! We need a space that can hold about 75 people with a projector and room for some tables so all our Delegates can meet each other in person and share ideas/experiences. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know at [email protected]. Thanks so much!

We're co-sponsoring a workshop with BNAN on caring for young fruit trees. Come learn in person from great experts and get all your questions answered!

Delegations, please send at least one person if you can, it will be an invaluable experience for getting your trees off to a great start.

Fruit Trees: New Orchard Maintenance
Saturday, August 25, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park Street, Dorchester
Register at [email protected]

Read our recap of John Bunker's great interview about apple trees and heirlooms: http://bit.ly/Pxp1gM

The Boston Tree Party » Pomologist John Bunker Dishes on Heirloom Apples One of our official apple advisors, pomologist John Bunker, recently sat down to an interview about heirloom apple trees for the Radio Sandy Springs show America’s Home Grown Veggies with Kate Copsey.

We've been very busy this year so far growing the movement for Civic Fruit! Check out our spring update here for a roundup of the new Delegations who have joined the Party: http://bit.ly/NNR5vP

23 New Communities Join the Boston Tree Party The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine/Shaking the Tree: How art student Lisa Gross is using apples to bring new social connections to neighborhoods./ by Scott Helman/ April 3, 2011