For Immediate Release:
MLNA member, Powell Gardens celebrates Missouri Arbor Day by partnering in “Go Green” carbon conscious initiative with KMOS TV and 90.9 the Bridge
April 4th, 2008
MLNA Executive Director, MaryAnn Fink joined Powell Garden staff, volunteers and this year’s honorees , the members of KMOS TV and 90.9 The Bridge to celebrate Missouri Arbor Day.
The day was celebrated by planting a grove of 27 lindens (Tilia spp). KMOS TV and 90.9 The Bridge. By harnessing the support of contributing members, the stations have join forces with Powell Gardens to finance an innovative project that will create an ongoing effort to reduce the “carbon footprint” of the stations. “KMOS-TV viewers and 90.9 The Bridge listeners are being given the opportunity to chip in an extra $5 with their membership contributions,” said Donald W. Peterson, director of Broadcasting Services at UCM. “Each contribution will be used to plant trees, under the supervision and direction of the experts at Powell Gardens.”The “Go Green” initiative kicks off in August during KMOS-TV’s membership drive. “We’re happy to be partnering with UCM’s public broadcasting stations,” said Eric Tschanz, president and executive director of Powell Gardens. “The additional funds will be used to incorporate more seedling and sapling planting projects in Powell Gardens’ educational programs. This will have the added benefit of teaching children the value of reducing carbon in the atmosphere.”
Lindens are wonderful choice for carbon banking in Missouri because linden trees also have very nectar rich flowers in late spring-early summer when there is a lull of flowering. The flowers are important for our declining honeybee populations as well as for a plethora of other pollinators and beneficial insects. (Remember how important these creatures are to pollinating our fruits and vegetables that we all too often take for granted!) They make a fine honey and the blossoms are listed as edible, especially used for teas.
Powell Garden, MLNA Green Leader has taken an active role planting carbon-reducing trees which will help maintain the natural environment for generations of viewers and listeners. Powell Gardens' Director Eric Tschanz (right) and Senior Gardener Janet Heter place the first shovel of soil. Janet led the program with her "Top Ten Reasons to Celebrate Arbor Day:"
10. Trees are TREEific. 9. Trees provide a cool and beautiful place to live, work and play. 8. Trees improve our air and water quality. 7. Trees are renewable resources for paper, fuel and countless wood products. 6. Trees reduce heating and cooling costs. 5. Trees increase property values. 4. Trees provide habitat for wildlife. 3. Trees are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. 2. Trees enrich our lives. 1. PLANT a TREE! Janet closed with this poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes:"When we plant a tree we are doing what we can to make our planet a more wholesome and happier dwelling place for those who come after us, if not for ourselves."
For more information about Powell Garden visit http://www.powellgardens.org/
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
New MLNA Member Mueller & Co., LLP Supports Habitat for Humanity
Spring 2008
Mueller & Co., LLP, a leading financial services company in the Fox Valley announced recently their support of Habitat for Humanity during 2008.
David Nissen, CPA/ABV, CVA, the Managing Partner explained, “2008 is a very special year for Mueller & CO, LLP as we are celebrating our 40th anniversary. The Fox Valley community has been very good to us and we consider ourselves fortunate to live and work here. In celebration of our anniversary, we want to show our appreciation by giving back to this wonderful community. In doing so, Mueller & Co. has partnered with Habitat for Humanity. Our goal is to raise $75,000 and supply volunteer labor for 10 build days.”
The whole firm is very excited about the possibility of turning a dream into reality for a local family. They plan to refurbish an existing home one foot at a time. It costs about $60 per square foot to build an affordable home in the area and their goal is 1,250 square feet.
For those wishing to donate to this worthy cause please send checks to:
Habitat for Humanity, NFV Supported by Mueller & Co., LLPFirst American Bank218 W. Main StreetWest Dundee, IL 60118
Mueller & Co., LLP, a leading financial services company in the Fox Valley announced recently their support of Habitat for Humanity during 2008.
David Nissen, CPA/ABV, CVA, the Managing Partner explained, “2008 is a very special year for Mueller & CO, LLP as we are celebrating our 40th anniversary. The Fox Valley community has been very good to us and we consider ourselves fortunate to live and work here. In celebration of our anniversary, we want to show our appreciation by giving back to this wonderful community. In doing so, Mueller & Co. has partnered with Habitat for Humanity. Our goal is to raise $75,000 and supply volunteer labor for 10 build days.”
The whole firm is very excited about the possibility of turning a dream into reality for a local family. They plan to refurbish an existing home one foot at a time. It costs about $60 per square foot to build an affordable home in the area and their goal is 1,250 square feet.
For those wishing to donate to this worthy cause please send checks to:
Habitat for Humanity, NFV Supported by Mueller & Co., LLPFirst American Bank218 W. Main StreetWest Dundee, IL 60118
About Mueller & Co., LLP Mueller & Co, LLP, is a certified public accounting and management consulting firm in the Chicagoland area with offices in Elgin, St. Charles and Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For the past 40 years, the firm has provided accounting, tax, audit, business management and payroll services to privately held businesses and individuals. Please Contact Authur Bradley at abradley@muellercpa.com for latest MLNA member to member benefits
Monday, April 14, 2008
MLNA Survey- We want to hear from you Please comment
Read these new blog postings by WESTERN University professors and add your comments! https://www.wnla.org/blog/index.php
Are You Ready to Adopt Root Washing?
With B&B nursery stock, the installer is never quite sure where the trunk flare and first-order roots are, and consequently, digging a hole to the proper depth can be a significant challenge. Jim Flott of Community Forestry Consultants in Spokane, Washington, has offered a workable but somewhat controversial solution … root washing. That’s right, whether B&B or container-grown, Jim suggests washing all of the soil from the roots. So what do you think?
What's got you WIRED?
Wire baskets … do you remove them or even alter them at all during planting? The wire basket is approximately 30 years old. While there is little question that their usage has vastly improved the handling of mechanically dug nursery stock, their long-term effects on tree health frequently are debated. When planting a tree with its root ball secured in a wire basket, there are three options for dealing with the basket: do nothing, remove the basket entirely or alter the basket in some manner. So … what do you do with the basket?
Robert Sinclair, Managing Publications Editor
Are You Ready to Adopt Root Washing?
With B&B nursery stock, the installer is never quite sure where the trunk flare and first-order roots are, and consequently, digging a hole to the proper depth can be a significant challenge. Jim Flott of Community Forestry Consultants in Spokane, Washington, has offered a workable but somewhat controversial solution … root washing. That’s right, whether B&B or container-grown, Jim suggests washing all of the soil from the roots. So what do you think?
What's got you WIRED?
Wire baskets … do you remove them or even alter them at all during planting? The wire basket is approximately 30 years old. While there is little question that their usage has vastly improved the handling of mechanically dug nursery stock, their long-term effects on tree health frequently are debated. When planting a tree with its root ball secured in a wire basket, there are three options for dealing with the basket: do nothing, remove the basket entirely or alter the basket in some manner. So … what do you do with the basket?
Robert Sinclair, Managing Publications Editor
Saturday, April 12, 2008
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