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Avon Tree Commission finalizes Arbor Day 2026 plans; seeks more youth engagement
Summary
Commission confirmed permits, participants and outreach plans for Arbor Day 2026, discussed possible Police and Fire involvement with a ladder truck, and proposed new youth activities including "walk and talks" and crafts for K–5 students.
The Avon Tree Commission reported that most elements for Arbor Day 2026 are in place, including permits and confirmed participants such as the 811 utility marking service, a petting zoo, a jazz band for the National Anthem, and Metro Parks. Chair Richard Varga said the commission is coordinating with city departments and vendors to finalize logistics.
Varga said he is exploring the possibility of involving Police and Fire Departments and noted uncertainty about legal logistics for a ladder-truck activity for children. He discussed outreach with Willoway Nurseries about distributing materials and encouraged more high-school engagement. Ms. Engelmann proposed organizing "walk and talks" through the wooded walking trail and suggested adding a craft activity for kindergarten through fifth-grade students to increase interactivity and mentorship between high‑school and younger participants.
Commissioners emphasized environmental education and long-term legacy projects such as identified tree walks with maps and booklets. No formal votes were taken on event programming at this meeting.
