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"Free the Trees" Event

Aldan Municipal Building Parking Lot, Clifton Ave. & Providence Rd.
Event Date: 
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

FREE THE TREES!ivy covered tree

Join the Aldan Tree Tenders Saturday, September 20th for another  "Free the Trees" event!

When: Saturday, September 20th, 9am to Noon
Where: Aldan municipal building parking lot
What to bring: Gloves and cutting tools.
Who: All are welcome. No experience necessary!

We're tackling English ivy - an aggressive invasive that's literally suffocating our trees! This evergreen vine prevents trees from leafing out in spring, makes them top-heavy and prone to storm damage, and spreads rapidly through underground roots and bird-dispersed berries.

Why English ivy is such a problem:

  • Smothers native plants and kills trees
  • Creates erosion-prone slopes with shallow roots
  • Grows in deep shade, taking over forest habitats
  • Extremely difficult to control once established

Our mission: Cut ivy stems around tree trunks and clear 3-6 foot circles around the base to stop regrowth. The ivy above the cuts will dry up and fall naturally.

This is the 2nd  of several planned events - English ivy is tough, but together we can free our trees! Come help us restore our local ecosystem, one tree at a time. Every volunteer makes a difference!

If you have trees on your property you’d like our volunteers to help with, let us know!

Email us at aldantreetenders [at] gmail.com.