A service request for tree trimming is no longer available in the 311 system. The Bureau of Forestry (BoF)‘s Area Trimming program has found that doing area trimming is the best method for sustaining the more than 550,000 trees in Chicago. Starting on the week of April 18th, forestry will have 1-2 trim crews trimming […]
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How to take care of your new parkway tree
Posted onIn 2022 the Department of Streets ad Sanitation’s Bureau of Forestry planted 481 parkway trees across the 40th Ward. Now that it’s springtime and these trees are leafing out, they need your help to survive and thrive! If you received one of these trees, or know someone who did, the Chicago Region Trees Initiative has […]
Winnemac Park Tree Pruning
Posted onHosted by Openlands & 40th Ward Treekeepers, join Treekeepers and TK Program Manager Al in pruning trees at Winnemac Park. Bring your own eye protection, gloves, and a water bottle; and tools if you have them. Tools will be available if you don’t have your own. New Treekeepers looking to do their pruning practicals are strongly […]