From Harford County government: The Department of Public Works, Recycling Office has announced the location and availability of recycling for Christmas Trees and similar greenery following the holiday season. The Harford County Department of Public Works, Scarboro Compost Facility will be available Monday – Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Additionally, the Tollgate Yard […]
22nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Returns Sunday, December 4
From the Bel Air Downtown Alliance: The Bel Air Downtown Alliance and Town of Bel Air Cordially Invite You to Join Us for the 22nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, December 4, 2011. This annual event is FREE to all! Schedule of Events: 2:30 – 3:30 pm: Main Street […]
Former State Forester Discovers Huge Tree in Susquehanna State Park; 2nd Largest Yellow Poplar in Maryland, 2nd Largest Tree in Harford County
From the Maryland Big Tree Program: Former Maryland State Forester John Riley has discovered a huge yellow poplar in Susquehanna State Park in Harford County. Members of the Maryland Big Tree Program recently measured this tree after Mr. Riley brought it to their attention, and found that this tree is the second largest yellow poplar […]
Autumn is for Planting! Get $10 for Every Tree Planted in Your Yard
From Harford County government: Autumn is an ideal time to plant a tree; in fact many people think it’s the best time for tree planting. Homeowners can get $10 for every tree planted in their yards through the Growing Home program. The $10 Growing Home Tree coupon and information about selecting, planting, and caring for […]
Big Tree in Rocks State Park is Crowned Maryland State Champion; Second Tallest Bigtooth Aspen in America
A 121-foot tall Bigtooth Aspen, discovered growing along a popular hiking trail in Rocks State Park last week, has been crowned a new Maryland State Champion as part of the Maryland Big Tree Program. The Maryland Big Tree Program is an effort to measure and catalog the largest trees of each species within the state. […]
Glen Burnie Man Killed in Forest Hill Tree Trimming Accident; Falling Limb Traps Victim 30 Feet Up Tree
From the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association: At 10:37 A.M. Thursday, Harford County 911 dispatched the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company to a report of a person trapped approximately 30 (thirty) feet above ground as a result of a tree trimming accident. Initial arriving units located the incident, in the 1700 block […]
Green By Chance: Sweating Winter Flesh, Replanting America, and Dreaming about Who was Here First
It feels so good to get my hands consistently in the dirt again. A long windy, semi-white, pretty cold winter season is now on the shelf in my Franklin Planner. I’ve been transplanting firs and spruce for a month from my protected beds and out in the permanent field for eventual Christmas living rooms. Finally […]
High Winds Down Trees and Utility Lines; Close Portions of Routes 24 and 924 in Bel Air
From Harford County government: A portion of Maryland Route 24 (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway) has been temporarily closed in both directions between Bel Air South Parkway and Ring Factory Road due to downed trees and utility lines. This portion of highway is expected to be closed until approximately 9:00 PM Friday evening. In addition, a […]
