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Conservation Commission reports successful tree giveaway, readies June pollinator event
Summary
Commission members reported about 50 trees remained after a rainy tree giveaway and discussed preservation and distribution options; the group also confirmed a pollinator event on June 20 with Scout involvement and seed giveaways.
Member Monique Chrétien told the Atkinson Conservation Commission the recent tree giveaway “went well considering the weather” though roughly 50 saplings remained, including black walnut and silver maple. Chrétien said she bought buckets to preserve leftover trees and will consult the nursery about short-term care and distribution options such as the Artisan Market, a Scout planting project, or a Timberlane Regional High School community-service opportunity.
Why it matters: The giveaways and the planned pollinator event aim to support local habitat restoration and community engagement while avoiding waste of nursery stock. Secretary Suzie Newman said the Commission will consider ordering fewer trees from the New Hampshire nursery next year and prepare a Plan B in case bad weather reduces parade attendance.
Details: Chrétien said she will review the Artisan Market date and contact a Scout troop about planting help; she also will consult the nursery on preservation methods. Secretary Newman announced the pollinator event is scheduled for June 20 and said she hopes Scouts will help; both Newman and Chrétien have collected seeds to distribute and have kept seed packets available at Town Hall in past years.
What’s next: The Commission will follow up on distribution options for the leftover trees and finalize pollinator-event logistics, including whether to pair the event with another Town activity and whether to offer raffles.
