Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Events Trunk Or Treat Arbor Day topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission discusses trunk‑or‑treat plans and Arbor Day tree giveaway; dates set
Summary
Commission confirmed trunk‑or‑treat participation on Oct. 23 (5–8 p.m.) and discussed the Arbor Day tree sale/giveaway normally held in May (target date 2026‑05‑02); staff outlined seedling bundles and outreach.
Commissioners reviewed upcoming community events at the Oct. 13 meeting and confirmed the Parks and Environmental Commission’s participation in trunk‑or‑treat and the annual Arbor Day tree giveaway.
Planning staff said the commission had registered a booth for the city trunk‑or‑treat on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The commission plans a “Franklin Parks and Environmental pumpkin patch” theme and will hand out crowns and stickers rather than candy; organizers said they had roughly 750 crowns on hand and would order an additional case to prepare for an estimated 800–1,000 child attendees.
The city forester briefed commissioners on the Arbor Day tree giveaway typically scheduled in May and recommended May 2, 2026 as the likely date if the commission follows past practice. Historically the commission orders bundles of saplings and shrubs (two varieties of evergreens, two varieties of deciduous trees, and shrubs) and coordinates with the public library and local volunteer groups for distribution and outreach.
Staff said they would circulate poster and web materials (QR code to park information) and would bring copies for commissioners’ use. The commission also discussed logistics for trunk‑or‑treat (setup, vehicle staging, and volunteer shifts) and agreed to make the booth a way to drive residents to the parks web page and outreach resources.
