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New Urban Orchard Trees Destroyed by Vandals

Posted on July 1, 2013 by

Six, large new fruit trees that were planted as part of the TD Green Streets Urban Orchard Initiative being undertaken by the City of Springfield and Regreen Springfield, were chopped down this weekend. They were the first trees planted at … Continue reading →

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Weekly Regreen Tee Shirt Contest

Posted on June 21, 2013 by

This photo was taken on South Branch Parkway at Watershops Pond in Springfield’s East Forest Park Neighborhood.  This week’s winner was Aaron Douville who correctly answered the question… Thanks to all of our entrants.

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In Your Backyard – Horned Oak Gall

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Galls are abnormal plant growth or swellings comprised of plant tissue. Galls are usually found on foliage or twigs. These unusual deformities are caused by plant growth-regulating chemicals or stimuli produced by an insect or other arthropod pest species. The … Continue reading →

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