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Fairview proclaims Arbor Day, Friends of Bowie plan plant swap and parks staff preview summer events
Summary
The board proclaimed April 25 as Arbor Day and Friends of Bowie and Parks staff outlined April–June events including a plant swap, Movie in the Park (April 25) and a June 7 fishing rodeo; staff also discussed volunteer insurance and concessions.
The Fairview Board of Commissioners on April 17 issued a proclamation designating April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in Fairview and heard a parks report previewing spring and summer events at Bowie Nature Park and city parks.
Arbor Day and Friends of Bowie
Mayor Lisa Anderson read a proclamation honoring Arbor Day and praised local conservation work by Dr. Evangeline Buie and Friends of Bowie Nature Park. Eileen (Eileen Brogan) of Friends of Bowie told the board the official celebration will be held Saturday, April 26, starting at 9 a.m. with a plant swap, crafts, tree scavenger hunt and 200 free trees to be given away.
Parks events and operations
Parks presenter Bree reported visitor counts (28,299 in March), new staff (naturalist Kirsten Lester starting next week) and programming updates. The park’s Movie in the Park is scheduled for April 25 at 7:45 p.m. with concessions sold by the Fairview Police Department to benefit Shop with a Cop; Fairview Nutrition representative Shera Sturm will donate a free bag of popcorn for each child attendee.
Volunteers and liability
Commissioners asked about volunteer digging and liability waivers. Parks staff said volunteers generally are asked to pick up litter and limbs; digging would require additional insurance coverage and staff must coordinate with the city attorney and public works. The board directed staff to provide a written clarification on volunteer liability and any required insurance steps.
Ending
The board applauded volunteers and Friends of Bowie for park programming. Friends and city parks staff said sponsorships and registrations remain open for summer camps and other park programs.
