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Tree board readies Arbor Day event, tree walk and outreach materials for April 27
Summary
The Lake Forest Park Tree Board finalized plans for an Arbor Day gathering at Horizon View Park on April 27, with a tree walk, art presentation, tabling, printed and QR-code materials and small refreshments.
The Lake Forest Park Tree Board confirmed plans for an Arbor Day observance and tree walk at Horizon View Park set for Sunday, April 27, from roughly 1 to 3 p.m., with tabling, a small public presentation about a proposed sculpture, and a guided tree walk.
Why it matters: The board used the Green Fair and outreach table as a springboard to publicize the Arbor Day event, test engagement strategies (QR codes, small giveaways) and plan on-site educational displays. The board said the event is intended both to celebrate urban trees and to provide residents with information about tree care and city services.
Event details and logistics: The program will include a short presentation by community arts organizers about a proposed installation at Horizon View Park, a Parks Advisory Board update on the lakefront park, and a guided tree walk that will focus on park trees and reservoir-area specimens. Tabling will feature a newly printed banner, brochures, stickers and a posterboard survey asking whether the city should amend rules to encourage retention of very large trees.
The board plans to place QR codes on handouts linking to the city’s tree-walk PDFs and to bring a small canopy, folding tables, and a PA or mobile sound system if needed. Members agreed to set up at 12:30 p.m. on the day to prepare displays. Victoria Coutez said she will bring tabling supplies and a flyer with a QR code for download of tree-walk guides.
Public engagement takeaways: At the recent Green Fair the board collected about 25 responses to a posterboard question about encouraging retention of very large trees; most responses favored retaining large trees but several conversations raised resident safety concerns. The board said those public concerns informed its plan to pair outreach with educational materials on hazard identification and maintenance assistance for homeowners.
Volunteers and promotion: Board members agreed to coordinate social-media reposts, city calendar postings and local bulletin-board placements. The board also asked staff to check city canopies and to assist with logistics and permitting for tabling in the park.
Next steps: The board will finalize the table layout, confirm which partner groups will attend (stewardship foundation, Climate Action Committee, parks advisory), and post updated event details on the city website and social channels in the week before the event.
