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Tree board schedules May 16 cleanup, reports 179 trees ordered through BMP program
Summary
Charles Town Tree Board set a May 16 volunteer cleanup at Evans Run and the skate park, confirmed a table at the Earth Grounds Festival, and reported 179 trees ordered in the BMP program with expectations of 300–400 trees in the fall planting season.
The Charles Town Tree Board on May 7 confirmed a volunteer cleanup for May 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Evans Run and the skate park and said it will recruit volunteers and stage supplies in the morning ahead of the Earth Grounds Festival.
"We have set, I think, May 16, at 8AM to 10AM, to do our clean out at Evans Run and the skate park," the chair said, noting the two‑hour window and plans to email volunteers and stage equipment.
Board members discussed festival logistics and outreach: the board has a complimentary table at the Earth Grounds Festival (11 a.m.–5 p.m.) and intends to use the event to promote tree programs and recruit volunteers. Members noted food vendors and live music at the festival and considered leaving staffing to a small volunteer crew.
On tree distribution, the chair reported the BMP tree program order included 179 trees this cycle and said the board typically averages roughly 300 trees annually with expectations that orders could reach 300–400 in the fall.
The board also discussed partnering with local merchants to adopt planter boxes and with vendors/contractors to support green‑infrastructure projects on private property.
Next steps: organizers will circulate a volunteer signup and the board will plan festival staffing and fall BMP orders.
