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Unity Park: Empowering Youth and Transforming Community
Greenspaces don't just make communities more beautiful. They also empower people and drive connection.
In 2014, students from the Felege Hiywot Center decided to clean up their neighborhood. They made a plan and began working with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to coordinate volunteers, pursue funding and transform a once overgrown and neglected plot of land into a beautiful community space. In the process, the youth and adults from the neighborhood started working together and dreaming big.
Founder and executive director of Felege Hiywot Center Aster Bekele shares more about Unity Park, the relationship with KIB, and the ongoing partnership to maintain the space and make Indy cleaner and greener for everyone.
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The Power of Trees
Переглядів 2421 годину тому
Have you ever noticed how a walk on a hot summer day can be uncomfortable due to the lack of trees? Trees act as natural air conditioners, with each young, healthy tree providing the cooling effect of ten room-size air conditioners running 20 hours a day. Last year, KIB planted over 3,500 trees, equivalent to 35,000 air conditioners, helping to make Indianapolis cooler, cleaner, and greener, bu...
Sustainability at the U.S. Olympic Team Trails - Swimming
Переглядів 498Місяць тому
From the event's energy to the 2 million gallons of water in the pools, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Swimming is an amazing and enormous event. For the June 2024 trials in Indianapolis, AES Indiana and Citizens Energy Group have helped take the event to the next level. In Indianapolis, we've perfected major sporting events, and sustainability isn't an afterthought. ➡️ ✅ Construct a first-of...
How to Plant a Tree the Right Way
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In this informative video, Henry, community forestry manager at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, guides you through the art of tree planting, demonstrating the correct step-by-step techniques that will help ensure your tree's healthy growth and longevity. 🛠️ Avoid common pitfalls! Henry also highlights a few mistakes often made during tree planting and offers practical tips to steer clear of them. ...
2024 Interfaith Tree Planting
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On Thursday, March 28th, the Center for Interfaith Cooperation and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) partnered to host an interfaith tree planting at Marian University. The gathering provided an opportunity for faith-based communities to unite, connect and reflect on the change of seasons and the critical and lasting impact of adding to the urban tree canopy.
Pi Day Update from Jeremy Kranowitz
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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful CEO Jeremy Kranowitz provides a quick update from one of our first tree plantings of 2024. We're making a big impact thanks to you. Help us keep up the good work by making a donation at www.kibi.org/donate/
Cultivating Green Communities in Indianapolis
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With nearly 50 years of experience, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful has been at the forefront of creating a cleaner and greener Indianapolis. Through our community facing programs neighbors envisioned then transformed their neighborhoods and relationships. Indianapolis communities utilized KIB resources to achieve their beautification and environmental goals. Let us know how KIB can help vision the...
Greenspaces Reduce Gun Violence
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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful joined Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, AES Indiana and community leaders to announce the findings of a recent study regarding the impact of community greenspaces on gun violence. After analyzing 34 previously-blighted public spaces that had been transformed into vibrant community spaces, the study found a 12% reduction in ...
Jane Shultz
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Jane Shultz has been a supporter of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for decades, helping to plant trees, pick up litter and investing in our long-term sustainability as a member of The Guild. Learn more about support KIB through a recurring gift at www.kibi.org/KIB-GUILD
20 Years of Trees with KIB
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Phil Schaefer has worked with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for 20 years - ten years as a staff member and ten years as a volunteer. KIB CEO Jeremy Kranowitz takes a stroll with Phil (and Eric the dog) to talk about planting trees, the tree tender program, and what it's like to be personally responsible for hundreds and hundreds of trees around Indianapolis.
Great Indy Cleanup: Eagledale
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The Eagledale neighborhood has long dealt with illegal dumping, especially in areas near Bowman Park. KIB joined with neighborhood leaders for an Earth Day Great Indy Cleanup that tackled the challenge head on, bringing together community members, local businesses and a number of folks who want to make Indy greener, cleaner and healthier.
Plogging with KIB
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Plogging is a Swedish fitness trend that combines picking up trash with jogging (or any other form of physical activity you’d like). And to sweeten the deal, we reward your hard work with a beer from a local brewery. Check out upcoming plogging opportunities (and other ways to volunteer) at www.kibi.org/projects
30,000th Tree with Mayor Joe Hogsett
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On March 16th, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful joined forces to plant the 30,000th tree, celebrating the completion of a critical goal in the Thrive Indianapolis plan.
Impact in 2022
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Members of the KIB board of directors share about the extraordinary impact made in 2022 and ask you to join them in making an end of year donation to support our work in the future.
Great Indy Cleanup: Felege Hiywot Center
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Great Indy Cleanup: Felege Hiywot Center
Great Indy Cleanup: Brookside North
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Great Indy Cleanup: Brookside North
Shiel Sexton Day of Service, Far Eastside Orchard
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Shiel Sexton Day of Service, Far Eastside Orchard
Tree Tender Training (Online Classroom Session 1)
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Tree Tender Training (Online Classroom Session 1)
Tree Tender Training (en español) - (Online Classroom Training 1)
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Tree Tender Training (en español) - (Online Classroom Training 1)
Indy Art & Seek
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Indy Art & Seek
2020 Appreciation Message
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2020 Appreciation Message
Deep Roots: Deep Roots: Origin Stories from our Sacred Traditions to Care for the World
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Deep Roots: Deep Roots: Origin Stories from our Sacred Traditions to Care for the World
Be a Plant Scientist!
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Be a Plant Scientist!
How to Join a Project and Make an observation on iNaturalist
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How to Join a Project and Make an observation on iNaturalist
A Guide for Sorting Your Waste
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A Guide for Sorting Your Waste
Native Plant Maintenance Video
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Native Plant Maintenance Video
Install a Native Plant Garden
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Install a Native Plant Garden
Reuse and Recycling Your Home Deliveries
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Reuse and Recycling Your Home Deliveries
PoeTREE-Nature Learning!
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PoeTREE-Nature Learning!
SPECIMEN BRACELETS
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SPECIMEN BRACELETS

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lindabuckley2970
    @lindabuckley2970 Місяць тому

    Well done! I love the work that KIB does in our city!

  • @Uberfluous404
    @Uberfluous404 2 місяці тому

    Love this video. My gift to you. hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/documents/BMP-container-production.pdf

  • @ZubinNur
    @ZubinNur 2 місяці тому

    Alhamdulillah!!! May these trees flourish and may our understanding and patience with each other only increase as we watch the trees grow together. 🫲❤🫱

  • @diaquitaquita8984
    @diaquitaquita8984 2 місяці тому

    🍀

  • @nadfoy
    @nadfoy 8 місяців тому

    Great skillful job! Thank you!

  • @shirleymueller4211
    @shirleymueller4211 11 місяців тому

    Inspiring.

  • @MDBYSL
    @MDBYSL Рік тому

    These niggas know their shit.

  • @mariannerayo8608
    @mariannerayo8608 Рік тому

    This was the most helpful video I've watched. I couldn't believe that you had to cut that huge root, however, it was clear that it was growing in a circle. Did you use your saw to shave the entire circumferance of the sides? The video only showed you doing this to one side, although I assume you did it to the whole thing. Lastly, I was surprised at how high I need to plant. I am doing a serviceberry bush. Do the same principles apply? Thank you.

  • @bdpkathelleenparsons1932
    @bdpkathelleenparsons1932 Рік тому

    Good day, do you have a video on how to split/divide the amsonia hubrichtii like the one that you just dug up in the above video? I have some that could use some dividing. thank you.

  • @she_sings_delightful_things

    LOVE IT!!! Smart!

  • @gatmat6146
    @gatmat6146 Рік тому

    Is there anyway we can get more such educational / infirmational vedios?

    • @Uberfluous404
      @Uberfluous404 2 місяці тому

      hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/documents/BMP-container-production.pdf

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    @user-ii3qk8yb1b 2 роки тому

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    @user-ii3qk8yb1b 2 роки тому

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  • @user-ii3qk8yb1b
    @user-ii3qk8yb1b 2 роки тому

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  • @kathyw.906
    @kathyw.906 2 роки тому

    I've just watched about a dozen planting videos after reading Forest Service and Extension planting guides. Many miss the excavation of the top of the potted tree or are too long. This video is concise and correct! The tree seems to be planted a little high, but it will settle. Better high than low! Thank you. Great video.

  • @mogeking56
    @mogeking56 2 роки тому

    I need that burlap bag for a new shirt if that’s OK with you 🤓🧐🤨

  • @GisellVe
    @GisellVe 2 роки тому

    This is an educational video and it would be interesting to know what if soil needs treatment when is full of sand and I thought 💭 good drainage is needed to avoid root rod. Thank you for sharing

  • @tavyfavorite1149
    @tavyfavorite1149 2 роки тому

    What about planting in a hard clay soil, planting fruit tree this way will kill the tree? What about the graph tree, where is the curve graph side facing? North or south? Thx for sharing.

  • @csucujo
    @csucujo 2 роки тому

    Best instructional video, thanks so much!

  • @gabrielM1111
    @gabrielM1111 3 роки тому

    No compost, amendments?

    • @Tatusiek_1
      @Tatusiek_1 2 роки тому

      you can, just mix it in with the native soil

    • @Uberfluous404
      @Uberfluous404 2 місяці тому

      hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/documents/BMP-container-production.pdf

  • @andabien3
    @andabien3 3 роки тому

    Excellent information, clearly presented. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @patriciatodovich1245
    @patriciatodovich1245 3 роки тому

    Correct way to handle and position the new tree is by the root ball and not the trunk to prevent damage to root system. This tree is man handled by the trunk and carelessly thrown / bounced around throughout the video.

  • @Tisy730
    @Tisy730 3 роки тому

    THanks so much for the video. Have my first independent tree planting job tomorrow

  • @lasvegasfruittrees4265
    @lasvegasfruittrees4265 3 роки тому

    Good video 😌

  • @nihatsavmaz6677
    @nihatsavmaz6677 3 роки тому

    whaoooo nice video. very good. i hope it finds a lot of people who want to plant trees. trees are the future of our children.

  • @salviabuckwheats7434
    @salviabuckwheats7434 3 роки тому

    What about being careful to not bury the crown of the plant? 2nd, I have been taught here in California to not disturb the root ball unless it is a bit pot-bound, in which case we carefully scratch the surface, not cut into it. 3rd, we are taught to save as much topsoil as possible when removing grass. Do these principles not apply in Indiana? You forgot to mention which way is North here but I assume you want to line up the tall plants East to West so they do not shade the smaller ones - I am assuming all sun-loving plants. I have purchased a 17+ acre homestead and will only plant natives and appreciate anything I can find on this topic. Thank goodness for UA-cam and thank you for posting this video. And thank you Indiana for passing that law against the sale of invasives! Finally, just one of us at a time, we may have the chance to save the world because we must Bring Nature Home: there is no place left for it otherwise.

  • @charliewiles7074
    @charliewiles7074 3 роки тому

    Rich conversation! Thank you

  • @abhilashtg4838
    @abhilashtg4838 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @mariekoenig106
    @mariekoenig106 4 роки тому

    How about clean and dry paper towels....trash or recycling?

  • @alyssageisler4619
    @alyssageisler4619 4 роки тому

    is it time to plant now?

  • @susandickey581
    @susandickey581 4 роки тому

    why do you need to take the cap off an empty milk jug? Isn't the cap also recyclable?

    • @KeepIndyBeautiful
      @KeepIndyBeautiful 4 роки тому

      Hi Susan! The caps are not always recyclable, so it's best to check with the company you're using. Even if both pieces of any jar/lid combo are recyclable, however, they are frequently different materials or types of plastic, so removing caps helps during the sorting process at the recycling facility. Thanks!

  • @sumi646
    @sumi646 5 років тому

    before removing the tree from pot , dig your hole first

    • @yathatisgood
      @yathatisgood 4 роки тому

      Root preparation will reduce the size of the root ball. If you dig the hole first, you risk digging too deeply.

  • @natee2169
    @natee2169 5 років тому

    I knew all of this stuff but the one thing I wasn’t sure about was how much you can rip into the rootball without damaging the tree. And it seems like you can take a lot out and it still be good. I can’t believe the tree can take that but hey I guess it can

    • @janxious
      @janxious 3 роки тому

      They survive mice and other underground things eating and digging through them. they good.

  • @patriotarborist711
    @patriotarborist711 6 років тому

    The top of the root ball is to be 2-3 inches ABOVE the surrounding grade, not level with it

    • @natee2169
      @natee2169 5 років тому

      Patriot Arborist I say level is the best. That’s from doing both ways.

    • @Tisy730
      @Tisy730 3 роки тому

      ive been told an inch above

    • @patriotarborist711
      @patriotarborist711 3 роки тому

      @@Tisy730 I don't care what you have been told.

    • @Tisy730
      @Tisy730 3 роки тому

      @@patriotarborist711 good to know!

    • @Tatusiek_1
      @Tatusiek_1 2 роки тому

      @@natee2169 Not level because the tree will sink and go below level as the soil compresses and settles.

  • @MrOlgrumpy
    @MrOlgrumpy 6 років тому

    A lot of so-called tree plant advisers should take lessons from this clip,very good presentation,thanks.

  • @Marscow
    @Marscow 8 років тому

    I've never heard Ned so subdued! Thanks for the video, folks!

  • @elizabethjarvis7963
    @elizabethjarvis7963 8 років тому

    I'm happy to see this on the eve of our neighborhood tree planting. You might add what to do if the hole has been made too deep. Removing some old tree roots at our sites has probably left one or two holes too deep. We'll refill the holes and stamp the soil down for a solid base at the right depth before setting the tree in.