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about

bird-obsessed, bee-loving, butterfly stalking, dedicated environmentalist, mother and grandmother.

my bachelor's degree in art/photography is from syracuse university.

initially a photographer, i worked as a photo retoucher when my daughters were young so i could be with them, work from home, and garden - lucky me!

my later experiences included working in nurseries and landscaping companies, doing it all - design, installation, pruning, maintenance - you name it! next came five years working exclusively with tree companies and now it's time to devote myself to my true passion - helping people improve their habitat at home by planting native plants.

as a board member of NYS Urban Forestry Council, the town of Henrietta sustainability committee and conservation board, as well as color Henrietta green, i help my community become environmentally aware

and...i also provide tree inspections and dabble in floral design - weddings and special events. life is full!

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photo credit Deb Putman

certifications - isa certified arborist NY-1164A

                          nys certified nursery and landscape professional

                          cornell university -sustainable landscape design 

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board member - NYS urban forestry council

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landscape consultant - first universalist church of rochester

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experience -  arborist representative -monster tree service                                                                                  bartlett tree experts                                                                                  terry tree service                     co-owner summit tree and landscape

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   photo credit Steve Dorn

all photos by Noreen Riordan except where noted     copyright birdsonglandscapedesign.com all rights reserved

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