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Show Volume XIX Issue V The Ogden Valley news Page 13 June 1, 2011 Huntsville Celebrates Arbor Day With Valley Elementary Students Huntsville Tree Committee Chairperson Sandy Hunter of Huntsville celebrated Arbor Day with Valley Elementary students on Wednesday, April 27 as third grade students sang songs, read poems, and spoke about the importance of trees. This year, Huntsville officially established April 27 as the town’s official Arbor Day Celebration, calling upon residents to join together in the cause and, if at all possible, to plant a tree for the purpose of Town Beautification and for the enjoyment of future generations. Huntsville has been an official Tree City USA for six years. Other members of the Huntsville tree committee are Steve Songer, Max Ferre, Willow Buttars, Pat Tanner, and Monte Stewart. What is Tree City USA? - The Tree City USA® program, sponsored by the Arbor Day 2. A Tree Care Ordinance - The tree ordinance must designate the establishment of a tree board or forestry department and give this body the responsibility for writing and implementing an annual community forestry work plan. Beyond that, the ordinance should be flexible enough to fit the needs and circumstances of the particular community. 3. A Community Forestry Program With an Annual Budget of at Least $2 Per Capita Evidence is required that the community has established a community forestry program that is supported by an annual budget of at least $2 per capita. At first, this may seem like an impossible barrier to some communities. However, a little investigation usually reveals that more than this amount is already being spent by the municipality on its trees. If not, this may signal serious neglect that will cost far OVSS Summer Camp—Where the great outdoors is your classroom! Summer is here and we are only two weeks away from the start of Ogden Valley Science School camp. There are still a few season passes available. Save over $800 with our new Family Pass and give all your school-age children a full summer of fun and learning. Register online now at <www.ovcamp.org> OVSS Welcomes 2011 Summer Camp Director Abbie Smith grew up exploring the coast of southern California, taking family vacations to national parks, and Abbie Smith wandering through her dad’s amazing gardens. After earning her B.S. in Zoology at BYU, she moved back to California and entered the education field. Abbie has spent the last ten years as an educator, hiking through ecosystems, exploring tide-pools, and snorkeling in the kelp forests with her students, seeing first-hand how children learn best by experiencing the world around them. While living in the North Cascades National Park participating in a professional residency program with the North Cascades Institute, Abbie earned her M.Ed. in Environmental Education at Western Washington University, and received a certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Administration. Abbie states that she is excited to be a part of Ogden Valley Science School, and can’t wait to spend the summer exploring the valley with all the campers! High Altitude Kids Summer Adventure Camp High Altitude Kids has partnered with Wolf Creek to bring the Ogden Valley the Summer Camp Adventure Series. Wolf Creek’s Adventure Center boasts acres of nature trails, a manmade trout stocked lake with a swimming area and dock, canoes, paddle boats, a fishing dock, teepees, playground, fire pit, sports field, and covered pavilion. Join High Altitude Kids this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Wolf Creek Adventure Center. Camps last from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and include swimming, fishing, canoeing, paddle boating, geo-caching, arts, crafts, sports, games like capture-the-flag, nature education, and more. High Altitude Kids Summer Adventure Camps are a great way for kids to explore nature and enjoy the great outdoors. High Altitude Kids also offers themed summer camps for preschoolers, swimming lessons, full-time summer care, educational programs, and more. For more information, visit us at www. hakutah.com, on Facebook, or call us at 801745-2653. Due West—In Concert at Zions Bank “Pays for A’s” Huntsville Barbecue Company Huntsville Tree Committee Chairperson Sandy Hunter and Utah State Division Area Forester Morgan Mendenhall with Valley Elementary third-grade students. Foundation in cooperation with the USDA more in the long run. In such a case, working Forest Service and the National Association toward Tree City USA recognition can be used of State Foresters, provides direction, techni- to re-examine the community’s budget priorical assistance, public attention, and national ties and re-direct funds to properly care for its recognition for urban and community forestry tree resource before it is too late. programs in thousands of towns and cities that 4. An Arbor Day Observance and more than 135 million Americans call home. Proclamation-This is the least challenging and The Four Standards for Tree City USA probably the most enjoyable standard to accomRecognition - To qualify as a Tree City USA plish. An Arbor Day celebration can be simple community, a town or city must meet four stan- and brief or an all-day or all-week observation. dards established by The Arbor Day Foundation It can be a simple tree planting event or an award and the National Association of State Foresters. ceremony that honors leading tree planters. For These standards were established to ensure that children, Arbor Day may be their only exposure every qualifying community would have a viable to the green world or a springboard to discussions tree management plan and program. It is impor- about the complex issue of environmental quality. tant to note that they were also designed so that no The benefits of Arbor Day go far beyond community would be excluded because of size. the shade and beauty of new trees for the next 1. A Tree Board or Department - Someone generation. Arbor Day is a golden opportunity must be legally responsible for the care and for publicity and to educate homeowners about management of the community’s trees. This proper tree care. Utility companies can join in to may be a professional forester or arborist, an promote planting small trees beneath power lines entire forestry department, or a volunteer tree or being careful when digging. Smokey Bear’s board. Often, both a professional staff and fire prevention messages can be worked into the advisory tree board are present, which is a good event, as can conservation education about soil goal for most communities. erosion or the need to protect wildlife habitat. Tree Identification Booklet from the Arbor Day Foundation Makes It Easier to Recognize Tree Species in Utah The Arbor Day Foundation has a booklet that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The booklet, What Tree is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization. What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinct characteristics of many tree species. Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide one of the most user-friendly resources to have. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in precise detail to depict natural colors, shapes, and textures, so users can make a positive species identification in just a few easy steps. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this booklet to help people identify trees in Utah and throughout the Western region of the United States. What Tree Is That? uses a unique stepby-step approach to identify the species of each tree. The booklet explains what to look for in the shape of the leaves and differences in the leaf stems and twig structures, specifics on the fruits and flowers, and the details of buds and bark. What Tree is That? is also available as an online interactive version at <arborday.org> The Arbor Day Foundation offers this unique, one-of-a-kind online tool so people can identify trees using the internet. To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name and address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also order the book online at <arborday.org> JAy PRICE hAS JOInED thE SALES tEAm Come and see Jay or give him a call at 801-430-2527. (801) 394-2611 www.johnwatsonchevrolet.com Open HOuSe Saturday - June 4th 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE! $410,000 MLS # 1032061 Beautifully Furnished 3 Bedroom Home in The Fairways • Turn-key/Fully Furnished • Upgrades throughout • Surrounded with common space, trees and stream • Minutes to Powder Mountain & Wolf Creek Golf Course • Magnificent Views! The Fairways - 4458 Sunrise Drive, Eden Contact Blair Lierd 801-388-1925 or Brandi Lierd 801-388-8423 Get up close and personal in the unique outdoor setting at Huntsville Barbecue Company as the band Due West performs a special acoustic show featuring songs from their latest album with hit singles such as “I Get That All The Time,” “Bible and the Belt,” and “When the Smoke Clears.” Join us in welcoming back Due West with a fabulous “BBQ with the Band!” Enjoy the best BBQ in Utah as you mingle with the boys in the band. Dinner will include all your favorite meats and sides, and will be served buffet style from 5:30 to 6:30. Special performance by Jared Rogerson from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and then Due West will perform at 7:30 p.m. Huntsville Barbecue Company will close for the night at 3:00 p.m. Access to restrooms will be made available, but no food will be served out of the restaurant after 3:00 p.m. There will be a vending booth with popcorn, chips, drinks and other snacks through the night. Parking for the event will be available on each side of 7400 East in front of the restaurant, and along 200 South on the north side of the town park. For updated information, please visit our website at www.huntsvillebbq.com or www. facebook.com/huntsvillebbq - become a fan and stay connected! Zions Bank Eden Branch Service Manager For more information, call Huntsville Eileen Sawyer with Bailey Summers who was Barbecue Company at 801-745-2745. the winner in the drawing for the “Pays for A’s.” |
