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Arborist’s Corner: Show Us Your Root Flare
Show Us Your Flare! When it comes to planting, you’ll hear us at The Park People talk a lot about a tree’s root flare, but what is it and why…
Read MoreArborist’s Corner: The Importance of Biodiversity in the Landscape
What is biodiversity? Simply put, biodiversity refers to the number and variety of species in an area. When we talk about biodiversity, we talk about it in terms of abundance.…
Read MoreDenver Water: Working To Protect Customers Today And Tomorrow
Since Denver voters created Denver Water in 1918, the state’s largest water provider has grown to serve 1.5 million people, about 25% of Colorado’s population, with safe, clean water every…
Read MoreOur Team Grows: Meet Brenda, Allie, Sandra, and Mae
Just a few years ago, The Park People had a two person staff. Today, we are a robust dozen, and all good things come in 12s! Eggs, roses, donuts, days…
Read MoreFarewell Hayley, Welcome Mackenzie
It is bittersweet to say a fond farewell to one of our team members. Our now former Development Manager, Hayley Kwasniewski, will be dearly missed, but we are excited for…
Read MoreTreeForce: Where We Started And Where We’re Going
It has been nearly a year since The Park People launched TreeForce, and my, how things have grown since then. For both new and established readers, here is a quick…
Read MoreTrees & Community Service Run in This Family
For those who knew Diana Anick when she was growing up in Central Pennsylvania, it should have come as no surprise when, decades later, she became The Park People’s employee,…
Read MoreThe Park People Celebrates Earth Day by Adding 1,400 Trees to Denver’s Urban Forest
On Earth Day, Denver’s urban forest gained 1,400 trees as hundreds of new tree owners picked up their baby trees at Denver Digs Trees’ City Park and Sloan’s Lake Park…
Read MoreDenver’s Urban Forest Public Survey
The City of Denver’s Urban Forest Strategic Planning process is an important and exciting opportunity for our community to plan holistically for the robust forest that we need now and…
Read MoreThe Park People Increases Community Greening Impact
Since 2018, The Park People has refined our approach to community greening. The Park People is partnering with community leaders, offering technical expertise and project facilitation for residents that want…
Read MoreDig in. Planting Trees for a Healthy Future, Together.
Each individual tree works to cool your home, shade your street, and beautify your space. As a group, their power to slow down the pace of climate change, filter the…
Read MoreWhy I Love Being a Community Forester
For decades, I have been thinking—and worrying—globally about environmental issues; but now I have found a meaningful and satisfying way to act locally. This year, I became one of The…
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