Environmental Caucus:
Many of you are aware of the concerns that have been raised regarding the planned cutting of trees in McMullen Circle, scheduled to take place in July. I want to call your attention to two campus forums that have just been scheduled for next week to discuss specific details of the site plan for the north quad revitalization project and to hear views from the campus and the community. Please attend if you can (see below).
Rod Parnell, Blase Scarnati and I submitted a letter on this issue to President Haeger and all of the Vice Presidents, as Chair, Associate Chair, and Past Associate Chair of the Environmental Caucus.
Note that the Master Plan refers to the Historic North Quad on page 23. Trees are mentioned here in two places:
1) “The precinct study recommended a tree preservation plan, including pruning and maintenance with an integrated strategy for planting future generations of trees within the quad landscape. This will ensure that there is always an interesting and valuable collection of trees at the heart of the campus.”
2) “The existing quad trees are part of the University’s Arboretum, whose stated mission it is to “preserve historic and interesting plants on campus, maintain and enhance the beauty of the campus and to educate the University and greater Flagstaff communities about these plants.”
You may also want to be aware of the article which appeared yesterday in the Arizona Daily Sun:
http://www.azdailysun.com/news/local/education/article_126edf0b-c039-5426-ba53-841e94264b53.html
If you want to visit the site before the forum, it is my understanding that the trees marked in red are, at this point, slated to be removed. I have not yet seen the site plan for the North Quad revitalization, so cannot speak to the rationale for the cutting of each tree. I do hope we can learn these details at the forums.
Below is information on the two forums:
Forums scheduled to discuss north quad revitalization
NAU President John Haeger has scheduled two open forums next week to discuss details of a north campus revitalization project that is scheduled to begin in July.
The forums will be held from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, and from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 6. Both will be held at the High Country Conference Center.
The forums also will be webcast.
The changes to the north campus quad are part of the university’s master plan, which was developed through wide campus participation and input. The forum will include presentations by representatives from Peak Engineering, master plan consultant Ayers/Saint/Gross and local landscape architect Pam Symond.
The group will provide a detailed overview of the project, including information about the planning process and a tree preservation plan that is part of the university’s master plan.
Additional forums also may be scheduled so that updates and information can be shared. Haeger also will meet with any campus group that would like to discuss the project, and said that all discussions are in preparation for a decision and action in the near future.
Thank you, and have a great July 4th weekend.
Shelley
Shelley Silbert, Chair
Environmental Caucus
Box 5765
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-7635
www.nau.edu/green
CMGA General Info
Species tulips planted in fall. These appear in early spring. Olivia White Hospice Garden.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.
Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association blog. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The purpose of the association is to provide support for those volunteers and Master Gardener graduates, continuing education, and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.
The Coconino Master Gardener Association (2009) began in 2009. This blog contains information on:
-How to become a member
-Volunteer and Education hours reporting
-Calendar of Events
-General gardening information articles
-Master Gardener Association Documents and forms
-References and Resources
-Interesting Websites and Blogs
-Old Gardening Etcetera columns
-Recipes
-Book Reviews
-How to contact Board or Committee Members
Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 600pm - 8;30pm. We meet at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 1601 N. San Francisco. This includes continuing education and a business meeting.
Reporting Master Gardener Hours
All master gardener trainees and certified master gardeners need to report their hours.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.
Ideas for hours------
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.
Change in Contact Information
Have you moved or changed your e-mail address, but would still like to be contacted about high elevation gardening information from the Extension? The Coconino County Extension Master Gardener Program has a site that will let you change your information on-line.
Click here to change your contact information!
Click here to change your contact information!
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