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Webster Groves advisory commission outlines plans to grow Arbor Day attendance, signage and volunteer outreach
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the Webster Groves Green Space Advisory Commission reviewed Arbor Day operations, agreed to expand volunteer sign‑up and outreach (including QR codes tied to the Greenkeepers portal), and discussed recognizing tree stewards via the rec center marquee; commissioners also set a Blackburn Park volunteer event for May 20.
The Webster Groves Green Space Advisory Commission on May 20 reviewed this year’s Arbor Day activities, agreed to new outreach steps to recruit volunteers and discussed ways to publicize tree‑steward recognitions.
Jamie Kleckner, chair of the Green Space Advisory Commission, opened the meeting and led a debrief of the April Arbor Day event. Commissioners praised the program’s turnout, the pavilion setup and the addition of a poetry element that drew younger participants.
“Everything you and your department did made it go so smoothly,” Kleckner said, thanking staff. Yvonne, the city’s park superintendent, told the commission some giveaway trees had arrived after the event and are available at the recreation center while supplies last; she said, “I think there's 25 of each.”
Members spent much of the discussion on how to…
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