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Proposal to plant Paw Paw grove honoring Lenape and to dedicate tree for America 250 celebration
Summary
A commissioner proposed a small Paw Paw grove (2–6 trees) dedicated to Lenape natives and recommended the idea be considered for Whitpain's America 250 Celebration; commissioners discussed funding from the Community Engagement budget and potential street-tree alternatives.
Commissioner Nilza Lozada proposed creating a small Paw Paw grove of two to six trees in a township park dedicated to Lenape natives and suggested the Penn indigenous garden as a model. "Ms. Lozada shared the idea of developing a small space as a grove of Paw Paw trees (2-6) in one of the parks dedicated to the Lenape natives," the minutes record.
Chair Mark Eberle connected the idea to the America 250 Celebration, noting a dedication could come from the Community Engagement budget or by selecting a Street Tree for commemoration. Commissioners asked Ms. Lozada to email Supervisor Joyce Keller with the proposal for formal consideration and cost estimates; Township liaison Malcolm Smith will check on the cost of a Street Tree for dedication.
