Speak for the Trees BostonSpeak for the Trees is currently working to expand our youth education outreach programs with a 6th-8th grade urban forest curriculum focused on how to identify and measure trees, as well as learn about their benefits in an urban ecosystem. This is primarily a science-based curriculum with standards alignment, some interdisciplinary elements, and a theme….Read more
Seen a tree you love in your neighborhood? We are collecting favorite neighborhood trees for self-guided community tree walks for anyone who wants to get outside and explore some of the notable members of our urban canopy! We need your help to find those special trees. Nominate your favorite tree at bit.ly/bostreewalk. Whether it is….Read more
When people think public transportation, usually trees aren’t one of the first things that come to mind. However the MBTA, being partially above ground, is surrounded by a variety of trees. Trees that are narrow and stout all the way to trees that are wide and lush. We look out the Ⓣ window for inspiration,….Read more
Thank you for your interest in partnering with Speak for the Trees on reforesting Boston We are always eager to partner with local groups and organizations to plant new trees. We are especially interested in projects where we can plant anywhere from 5 to 50 trees. Have a project that you think might fit our….Read more
Details Date: Approximately 06/22/2021 – ~08/21/2021 Hours per week: Up to 30 hours/ week Salary: $14.75 – $15 per hour Application: Send a cover letter and resume to David Meshoulam at [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include “TUTC 2021 Team Leader” in the subject line. Information about Speak for the Trees Speak….Read more
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Details Date: June 7, 2021 – August 30, 2021 (some flexibility with start and end dates) Hours per week: 30 – 35 hours/ week Salary: $20 – $25 per hour Application: Send a cover letter and resume to David Meshoulam at [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include “TUTC 2021 Program Coordinator” in….Read more
RSVP to join Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, and Professor Chris Ives for a roundtable conversation about the role of trees in faith and justice. We’ll explore the role that trees have played in the history of different faiths and how trees continue to be a powerful metaphor and object for continued environmental….Read more
Details Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: $40,000-$50,000 / year + benefits Application: Send a cover letter and resume to David Meshoulam at [email protected]. Please include the words “Community Outreach Manager Job Application” in the subject line. Questions?: Call 617-398-7409 or email David Meshoulam at [email protected] General Summary The Full-time Community Outreach Manager will….Read more
Steps for Setting up a Facebook Campaign to Support Speak for the Trees, Boston First, click on “Fundraisers” under the Explore menu on the left panel of your Facebook home page. Next, click the blue button in the “Raise Money for a Nonprofit” box that says “Select Nonprofit”. A window will pop up with the….Read more
Looking to plant or care for a tree? You’ve come to the right place! Step 1: Select the right tree ArborDay Foundation’s Choosing the Right Tree online tool Planting for Resilience: Selecting Urban Trees in Massachusetts, published by UMass-Amherst Department of Environmental Conservation, provides detailed suggestions on species that are will be best suited for….Read more
Community Conversations Our weekly community conversations provide a space for researchers, practitioners, and residents to explore ideas around urban forestry and environmental justice. Videos in this series: Boston’s Urban Forest To kick off the series, David Meshoulam, SFTT, and Drew Trlica, Boston University, discussed Boston’s trees as they are now and the actions which we….Read more
What trees are in your neighborhood? What stories do they have to tell? Over 6 weeks in summer of 2020, 15 Boston teens explored the history, the present, and the future of 5 community forests in Boston: North Dorchester, South Dorchester, Hyde Park, West Roxbury, and Roslindale. Below are their stories: Advocating for Green:….Read more
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