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Artist Series T-Shirt Contest

Calling all Artists! Rooted in Cheyenne is partnering up with Arts Cheyenne to give local artists the opportunity to design a limited edition t-shirt for Rooted in Cheyenne! RIC’s mission is to “reestablish a long-term tree planting program in our city to help support a more diverse and resilient urban canopy and to cultivate greener, […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Chris Boswell

“Cheyenne’s a tough place for young trees, between dry conditions, alkaline soil, lots of wind, a short growing season and the seemingly inevitable hailstorms. But with some help, certain young trees can grow and flourish, and that’s what attracted me to Rooted. I’ve been fascinated by the historic Cheyenne Arboretum west of town and what used […]
Tree Protection during Construction by Kim Ley

Warmer weather is hopefully coming to town in our not too distant future, so Rooted in Cheyenne (RIC) would like to share some tips with home and business owners on how to protect new and existing trees during construction season. RIC has emphasized the importance of shade trees to our local community’s health, quality of […]
Russian Olive: A Thorny Menace

Russian Olive: A Thorny Menace It is not uncommon to see Russian olive trees in fields, open areas, grasslands, riverbanks, lakeshores, and roadsides throughout Wyoming. Despite their thorny branches, the gray-green leaves, fragrant blossoms, and fast growth make them an attractive choice for home landscaping in urban areas. So what’s the problem with Russian olive? […]