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Friends of Highland Village Parks Foundation recognized for Unity Park tree planting
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recognized the Friends of Highland Village Parks Foundation for planting 12 trees at Unity Park; the foundation donated six trees valued at $2,300 and organizers estimated about 35 volunteers participated.
The Highland Village Parks and Recreation Advisory Board formally recognized the Friends of Highland Village Parks Foundation for a Unity Park tree-planting project and ongoing reforestation efforts across the city.
A presenter told the board the Foundation has conducted three planting events citywide and that the Unity Park event included 12 trees planted; the foundation donated six of those trees to the city with a reported donation amount of $2,300. Volunteer turnout exceeded expectations: organizers said they began planting early and estimated a peak volunteer count of about 35 people, including youth and neighborhood residents from Briar Hill.
Board member Dave Roche described the planting day timeline, saying volunteers began early and City crews assisted; he noted the city crew installed bubblers on the new trees and that staff will monitor and replace trees if any die. Roche said organizers provided refreshments during the event and that the group finished cleanup by early afternoon.
The presenter framed the project as a legacy initiative and said the city will continue to collaborate with the Foundation on reforestation and park improvements. No formal board action was required or taken during the recognition.
Next steps: staff will maintain the trees and coordinate future plantings with the Foundation.
