Join us at Harbor House for our December discussion!

Join us as we explore how trees have been incorporated into holiday traditions and celebrations! We'll focus on how trees have been involved in celebrations throughout time, how they were used, and the symbolism they hold. Since the greenhouse will be chilly and closed for the winter, we will spend some time indoors at Harbor House celebrating trees with a small creative activity!

NTC Members: Free admission

Non-Members:  $10

Join us at Rough Point for an evening of gratitude, camaraderie, and inspiration.

Light refreshments served. You can RSVP for this event by clicking the link below.

RSVP

Join us at our Heritage Tree Center for our November discussion!

Join us at the Heritage Tree Center for an informative discussion on how trees record history, how that information is used in climate science, and how to interpret Newport’s history through the rings of a heritage tree. A brief tour of the November happenings at the greenhouse will be included, as well as a chance to ask questions and see our heritage trees before they get put to bed for the winter!

NTC Members: Free admission

Non-Members:  $10

What better place to enjoy fall color in Newport than at Rovensky Park?

NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig and Preservation Society of Newport County Head of Grounds Jeff Curtis will discuss the park’s tree history, plant selection for difficult conditions in the park, and view the many glorious specimens. And let’s not forget the fall color, which should be picking up at this stage of October. Please dress appropriately for walking around and through the park. 

Parking: Street parking on Rovensky Ave. Please note posted resident parking rules.

Meeting Location: RovenskyPark entrance

Registration is required and will open on September 20, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

Join us at our Heritage Tree Center for our October discussion concerning Urban Trees!

Enjoy a brief tour of our greenhouse and growing facility, accompanied by an interactive talk about Newport Tree Conservancy's passion for urban trees. We'll discuss the heightened benefits of city trees, our urban planting projects, and our efforts to keep city trees thriving in Newport.  Meet the exciting variety of trees and shrubs we take care of and distribute throughout Newport. Gain an understanding of the grander scheme behind our small operation and how it benefits the future of Newport and its residents. Bring your water and your questions and let's explore the horticulture behind the Newport Tree Conservancy!

NTC Members: Free admission

Non-Members:  $10

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to care for the trees in Newports largest urban forest!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help care for the beautiful trees at Miantonomi Park in Newport, RI. As a volunteer, you'll help with tasks like pruning, planting, and general tree maintenance to ensure the health and longevity of the park's green spaces. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, your contribution will help preserve this lovely park for future generations to enjoy.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

The Newport Tree Conservancy invites you to take a stroll through Second Wind Arboretum.

This Ocean Drive Neighborhood gem on 2.7 acres includes Gingko plantings, forested wetland featuring native Amelanchier canadensis and Acer rubrum, and the owner’s Heritage Collection – specimen trees planted in honor of members of the family inspired by favorite trees planted along Bellevue Avenue. This vibrant, whimsical property is a must see!

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on September 6th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved October 11th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

Join Newport Tree Conservancy for a detailed look into the delicate art of coastal gardening as we bring our season of Arboreta tours to a close.

Salt Marsh Arboretum is a species diverse landscape bordering on the restored salt marshes of Gooseneck Cove. Estate gardener Devin Skelly will join us for an engaging look at the intensive restoration efforts made, involving the reestablishment of native species. Devin will show us around the arboretum, describe the horticultural and restorative work he has done, and showcase the plant collection. Highlights of the arboretum include a paperbark maple grove, young giant sequoia trees, a collection of buckeyes (Aesculus), and the rare wheel tree (Trochodendron aralioides).

To learn more about Salt Marsh Arboretum visit our page here.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on September 4th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved October 9th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to care for the trees in Newports largest urban forest!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help care for the beautiful trees at Miantonomi Park in Newport, RI. As a volunteer, you'll help with tasks like pruning, planting, and general tree maintenance to ensure the health and longevity of the park's green spaces. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, your contribution will help preserve this lovely park for future generations to enjoy.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

Let’s enjoy some outstanding trees in the heart of Newport’s urban forest!

Eisenhower Park is home to many beautiful and noble trees that set the tone for the city’s inspiring collection, making up the Newport Arboretum. Included in situ is one of the finest mature American elms on Aquidneck Island. The walk will also include a visit to the garden at the Touro Synagogue, a beautiful green space with a nice diversity of woody plants. NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will try his best to wax poetic on all the great trees and share some thoughts on tree stewardship in Newport’s Urban Forest. 

Parking: Street parking in Washington Square and surrounding area

Meeting Location: Eisenhower Park center

Registration is required and will open on August 16, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

The Newport Tree Conservancy welcomes you for a guided tour of the grand property Broadlawns.

Broadlawns is an expansive, early 19th centrury bayside property with beautiful views and an inpsiring collection of trees, including several majestic beech trees dating back to the 19th centrury. A meadow path curves down to the historic "Point of Trees" location, a navigational landmark found on old maps. This grove of english elm trees is one of the most unique green spaces in Newport. Other plant material features include: noble Turkish trees, masssive rhododendrons, impressive Yoshino Japanese Cedars, and an array of flowering trees and shrubs.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on August 21st. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved September 25th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to care for the trees in picturesque Morton Park!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help care for the beautiful trees at Morton Park in Newport, RI. As a volunteer, you'll help with tasks like pruning, planting, and general tree maintenance to ensure the health and longevity of the park's green spaces. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, your contribution will help preserve this lovely park for future generations to enjoy.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

Come take a tour with NTC of the historic Oakwood Mansion

Oakwood is a grand, mid 19th centrury estate located in the heart of the city of Newport. The property, five acres in total, is a plant lovers paradise! The arboretum has several different unique garden spaces, from the beech collection along Spring Street, to the wisteria arbor and laburnum walk, winding over to the attention grabing lily pond. The pond, a rectangular cement pool, contains several beautiful aquatic species including sacred water lotus and fantastic victorian lilys. A humbling fernleaf beech tree (Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia') has the ability to bring one to their knees.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on September 16th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here [link to membership page].

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved September 20th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to care for the trees in picturesque Morton Park!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help care for the beautiful trees at Morton Park in Newport, RI. As a volunteer, you'll help with tasks like pruning, planting, and general tree maintenance to ensure the health and longevity of the park's green spaces. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, your contribution will help preserve this lovely park for future generations to enjoy.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to care for the trees in historic King Park!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help care for the beautiful trees at historic King Park in Newport, RI. As a vital part of our community's heritage, these trees require regular attention to ensure they remain healthy and vibrant for generations to come. Whether you have a green thumb or simply a love for nature, your efforts will make a significant difference in preserving this cherished space. Join us in keeping King Park a lush and welcoming place for all!

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

Walk alongside us as we explore Harbor House Arboretum.

This historic property, with beautiful views of Narragansett bay and the Pell bridge, currently serves as an affordable homestead for senior citizens. The grounds hold a number of beautiful specimen trees, notably an impressive horserchestnut tree, a towering London Planetree, and the summer flowering Japanese Scholar Tree. For this arboretum public day event, we will tour the grounds, discusss some of the notable plants, and finish with a pruning demostration of two stewartia trees. Stewartia, one of the most beautiful ornamental flowering trees available to northeastern gardens, is often left unpruned, which hinders the tree's aesthetic. NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will discuss the approach to pruning, perform a series of cuts, and discuss cultivating the beautiful stewartia in detail.

To read more about Harbor House Arboretum visit our page here.

NTC Members:Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:General admission opens to the public on August 2nd . To become a member and gain access to early registration click here .

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved September 4th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to care for the trees in historic King Park!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help care for the beautiful trees at historic King Park in Newport, RI. As a vital part of our community's heritage, these trees require regular attention to ensure they remain healthy and vibrant for generations to come. Whether you have a green thumb or simply a love for nature, your efforts will make a significant difference in preserving this cherished space. Join us in keeping King Park a lush and welcoming place for all!

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

This is your chance to join the Newport Tree Conservancy on a tour of the beautiful seaside Stonybrook Arboretum!

This property boasts a 20th century Gothic Revival manor house on 4.8 acres filled with gorgeous collections. Plant highlights include an extensive beech collection, a host of conifers, mature oaks, and plants capable of thriving in the harsh maritime climate. The Sakonnet river and divergent small creek, which lends the Arboretum its name, are the perfect backdrop. Please dress for the weather and walking. Water is highly encouraged.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on July 24th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved August 23rd as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

Bring the family and join us for a summer series exploring Newport’s local parks!

NTC is thrilled to announce three family tree walks this summer! During each session, we will explore the trees at the park, discover how they benefit us and other living things, and uncover other fascinating finds along the way. Throughout the series, participants will create their own field guides using leaf and bark rubbings. Those attending multiple programs will have the chance to compile their illustrations into a personalized field guide booklet! The aim is for families to use these homemade guides for future tree-spotting adventures.

Each program costs $5 per family. Families facing financial challenges with this fee are encouraged to reach out to us for assistance. We recommend children be at least 4 years old to fully enjoy the activities. To ensure a quality experience, each session will accommodate a maximum of 25 participants (including adults and children). Please indicate the number of adults and children when registering.

Parking: Local street parking available. Additional parking available at Bellevue Gardens shopping center (2 hours free with validation).

Meeting Location: Aquidneck Park playground

Registration is required along with a $5 registration fee.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and bring water.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to plant care for young trees in Aquidneck Park!

Please join us in helping care for the beech collection at Aquidneck Park.

The park, which contains nearly 40 beech trees representing 8 different cultivars, is a beautiful and relaxing open space in the heart of Newport. Several majestic trees have come down in the park over the last several years, and shade is at a premium.

Starting in 2022, many of the beech trees located in the park became infected with a new and destructive pathogen, known commonly as Beech Leaf Disease. The problematic culprit behind this issue is a microscopic nematode (Litylenchus crenate subsp. mccannii) that causes foliage abnormalities, eventually progressing to the tree failing to leaf out, leading to fatality.

Beeches that are growing vigorously under favorable conditions will handle the nematode better than stressed trees. That is where the people come in. In 2022, NTC staff and volunteers put forth a grand effort to provide each beech tree in Aquidneck Park with a large mulch circle. The mulch is helpful for a variety of reasons: It keeps the soil moist and cool, suppresses weeds, provides for food for the soil, and nutrients for the tree as the mulch breaks down.

We are seeing the benefits of this mulching effort in 2024, with the beeches looking happier with more complete leaf formation than we saw in 2023. But now, the trees are in need of a fresh layer of mulch. Please help us continue to give these trees the proper love and care to preserve them in this iconic park by volunteering with our Tree Corps program.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

Join Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig as we explore shaded trails through the dense woodlands of Ballard Park.

Many interesting plants exist within the confines of the park, including several Aquidneck Island native trees, naturalized plants introduced into Newport through horticulture or by accident, and a fair share of exotic invasives as well. Joe will discuss some tree identification, the history of Newport’s horticulture, and the effect it has had on native ecosystems such as Ballard Park, and remark on many beautiful specimens we’ll see from the trail.

Parking: Rogers High School lot at 15 Wickham Rd

Meeting Location: Ballard Park map kiosk on Wickham Rd

Registration is required and will open on July 20, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.  

Our annual fundraiser, the Evening of the Arboreta offers us a chance to celebrate our growing network of tree stewards and toast to all that our community’s trees offer us.

We hope you will join us for cocktails and light fare as we celebrate another year of growth. Hosted by Igor and Christina Kryca at their beautiful arboreta, WYNDHAM, located on Beacon Hill Road in Newport.

CO-CHAIRS Dan and Dory Benson

TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION here.

This is your chance to join the Newport Tree Conservancy on a tour of our Heritage Tree Center!

Enjoy a tour of our greenhouse and growing facility, accompanied by an interactive talk on what we do there. Learn about our main methods of propagation, grafting, cuttings, and seed starting, and the important differences behind them. Meet the exciting variety of trees and shrubs we take care of and distribute throughout Newport. Gain an understanding of the grander scheme behind our small operation and how it benefits the future of Newport and its residents. Bring your water and your questions and let's explore the horticulture behind the Newport Tree Conservancy!

NTC Members: Free admission

Non-Members:  $10

Let us enjoy some trees, along with the cool breeze off the bay in mid-summer, with a walk at Battery Park and around the historic Point Neighborhood.

“The Point” is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the country, home to many interesting trees and shrubs. Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will lead the search for interesting and unusual specimens, with an emphasis on planting trees in difficult/tight locations. Summer flowering shrubs will also be discussed. Be prepared to walk for the entirety of the tour. Water is highly recommended. 

Parking: Street parking along Washington St

Meeting Location: Battery Park center

Registration is required and will open on June 21, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to plant care for young trees in Aquidneck Park!

Please join us in helping care for the beech collection at Aquidneck Park.

The park, which contains nearly 40 beech trees representing 8 different cultivars, is a beautiful and relaxing open space in the heart of Newport. Several majestic trees have come down in the park over the last several years, and shade is at a premium.

Starting in 2022, many of the beech trees located in the park became infected with a new and destructive pathogen, known commonly as Beech Leaf Disease. The problematic culprit behind this issue is a microscopic nematode (Litylenchus crenate subsp. mccannii) that causes foliage abnormalities, eventually progressing to the tree failing to leaf out, leading to fatality.

Beeches that are growing vigorously under favorable conditions will handle the nematode better than stressed trees. That is where the people come in. In 2022, NTC staff and volunteers put forth a grand effort to provide each beech tree in Aquidneck Park with a large mulch circle. The mulch is helpful for a variety of reasons: It keeps the soil moist and cool, suppresses weeds, provides for food for the soil, and nutrients for the tree as the mulch breaks down.

We are seeing the benefits of this mulching effort in 2024, with the beeches looking happier with more complete leaf formation than we saw in 2023. But now, the trees are in need of a fresh layer of mulch. Please help us continue to give these trees the proper love and care to preserve them in this iconic park by volunteering with our Tree Corps program.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to plant care for young trees in Aquidneck Park!

Please join us in helping care for the beech collection at Aquidneck Park.

The park, which contains nearly 40 beech trees representing 8 different cultivars, is a beautiful and relaxing open space in the heart of Newport. Several majestic trees have come down in the park over the last several years, and shade is at a premium.

Starting in 2022, many of the beech trees located in the park became infected with a new and destructive pathogen, known commonly as Beech Leaf Disease. The problematic culprit behind this issue is a microscopic nematode (Litylenchus crenate subsp. mccannii) that causes foliage abnormalities, eventually progressing to the tree failing to leaf out, leading to fatality.

Beeches that are growing vigorously under favorable conditions will handle the nematode better than stressed trees. That is where the people come in. In 2022, NTC staff and volunteers put forth a grand effort to provide each beech tree in Aquidneck Park with a large mulch circle. The mulch is helpful for a variety of reasons: It keeps the soil moist and cool, suppresses weeds, provides for food for the soil, and nutrients for the tree as the mulch breaks down.

We are seeing the benefits of this mulching effort in 2024, with the beeches looking happier with more complete leaf formation than we saw in 2023. But now, the trees are in need of a fresh layer of mulch. Please help us continue to give these trees the proper love and care to preserve them in this iconic park by volunteering with our Tree Corps program.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.

Newport is known for its outstanding specimen trees and verdant landscapes. In recent years there has been a marked increase in tree mortality in Newport’s many arboretums, especially among beech trees. The culprit has been identified as beech leaf disease, a chronic infestation that weakens and eventually kills affected trees.

Impressive specimen trees are essential to Newport’s character and their loss threatens the city’s reputation as the “Eden of America.” This forum will explore Newport’s landscape history, the cause and treatment of Beech Leaf Disease and strategies for proactive tree planting to ensure a green future.

Speakers/ Participants :
• John R. Tschirch, Architectural Historian
• Jim Ingram, President & COO, Bartlett Tree Experts
• Dr. Matt Borden, Plant Pathologist, Bartlett Tree Experts
• Dr. Beth Brantley, Research Scientist, Bartlett Tree Experts
• Nick Martin, Vice President Consulting, Bartlett Tree Experts
• Joe Verstandig, Living Collections Manager, Newport Tree Conservancy
• Jim Donahue, Curator of Historic Landscapes & Horticulture, The Preservation Society of Newport County
• Jeff Curtis, Director of Gardens & Landscapes, The Preservation Society of Newport County

What you need to know

Rosecliff 548 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840

June 27, 20246:00pm – 8:00pm

• This program is free, but registration is required.

• Click here to register.

Join us as a Tree Corps volunteer by helping to plant care for young trees in Aquidneck Park!

Please join us in helping care for the beech collection at Aquidneck Park.

The park, which contains nearly 40 beech trees representing 8 different cultivars, is a beautiful and relaxing open space in the heart of Newport. Several majestic trees have come down in the park over the last several years, and shade is at a premium.

Starting in 2022, many of the beech trees located in the park became infected with a new and destructive pathogen, known commonly as Beech Leaf Disease. The problematic culprit behind this issue is a microscopic nematode (Litylenchus crenate subsp. mccannii) that causes foliage abnormalities, eventually progressing to the tree failing to leaf out, leading to fatality.

Beeches that are growing vigorously under favorable conditions will handle the nematode better than stressed trees. That is where the people come in. In 2022, NTC staff and volunteers put forth a grand effort to provide each beech tree in Aquidneck Park with a large mulch circle. The mulch is helpful for a variety of reasons: It keeps the soil moist and cool, suppresses weeds, provides for food for the soil, and nutrients for the tree as the mulch breaks down.

We are seeing the benefits of this mulching effort in 2024, with the beeches looking happier with more complete leaf formation than we saw in 2023. But now, the trees are in need of a fresh layer of mulch. Please help us continue to give these trees the proper love and care to preserve them in this iconic park by volunteering with our Tree Corps program.

No experience necessary, come get to know Tree Corps. Want to join us more regularly? Each week, we will be caring for Newport's city trees by mulching, pruning, and watering as needed. Volunteers are needed weekly for this recurring opportunity to make a difference in Newport's urban forest. Volunteers receive NTC T-shirts. Tools will be provided.

Please dress for the weather. Bring your own water, gloves and snacks. No open-toed shoes.