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Tree commission plans outreach and Arbor Day events; discusses tree giveaways, education partnerships
Summary
Commissioners discussed expanding community outreach: a potential tree-giveaway program, partnering with Franklin Soil & Water and local nurseries for education-and-rebate programs, an Arbor Day author event and book talks, and monthly or cohort-based tree education offerings tied to the library and local organizations.
Commissioners and staff discussed several community-engagement ideas intended to boost tree planting and public knowledge about tree care.
Mary McMunn told the commission that Rooted in Bexley, the library's program series, will present several speakers early in 2025 and that the library will host registration details on its events page. Commissioners proposed linking library programming and civic outreach with tree education and planting programs.
Options discussed included: a short, in-person education session tied to a small…
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