Left to right back row: Liz Ball, Louisa Ridgway, Rick Ray, Janis Egan, Kay Fichter, Jim Elliott. Front row: Mary Huis, Diana Breen, Cheryl Bretherick, Cheryl Macklin. Not pictured: Jim Gullborg, Neil Lipson. Celebrate the Marple Tree Commission and its Volunteers’ Exemplary Effort to Restore Marple’s Community Forest The members of the Marple Tree Commission […]

Rick Ray and Janis Egan, pictured here, knew weather reports for Friday afternoon, April 26th were not encouraging, but the rain held off until another lovely tree was planted in Marple Township to celebrate and honor trees. The Arbor Day event took place at the newly expanded parking lot at the Marple Township Municipal Building […]

The Spotted Lanternfly Invades Philadelphia! by Neil Lipson The Spotted Lanternfly has arrived in the Philadelphia area, generating great alarm about potential damage to our trees and other plants. This invasive, moth-like insect harms over 70 species of trees and plants including food crops. The Spotted Lanternfly has no natural enemies, so residents must check […]

Beautify your home landscape while helping to restore and preserve Marple’s Community Forest. With your purchase of a lovely landscape tree, the Marple Tree Commission will assist you in siting, planting, and staking the tree, install deer protection, and provide guidance on caring for the tree. Choose from among many tree species, some in very […]

Neil Lipson and Jim Elliott have put together this must-see PowerPoint presentation on the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle, affecting anyone who has ash trees on their property. Marianne Price and Rick Ray also contributed to this important project, to bring you the information you need to deal with this imminent threat. Click […]