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Tree committee schedules Arbor Day planting for April 26
Summary
The Draper Tree Committee set an Arbor Day planting for Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, and confirmed an order for 20 two‑inch‑caliper trees; members emphasized coordinating a site walkthrough and ensuring maintenance capacity.
The Draper Tree Committee set an Arbor Day planting event for Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon and confirmed plans to order 20 trees for volunteers to plant.
"April 26th, Saturday from 10 to 12 is the time," said Laura Walker, a committee member who reported that tree ordering had been handed off to staff for coordination with the city. Walker said the committee requested 2‑inch caliper specimens and aimed to keep the 20 trees condensed near the path so volunteers and presenters gather in one place. The committee noted the event would follow a short safety/training talk and a mayoral remark before volunteer planting.
Members stressed the need to match planting ambitions with maintenance capacity. One member cautioned that while the city may have budgeted for trees, it lacks a full‑time arborist to manage ongoing care; the committee agreed to include arborist funding in a future council update. The chair set follow‑ups: confirm tree types and final ordering with Rhett/Amy, coordinate a site walkthrough, and prepare promotional materials for the event.
