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City highlights Arbor/Earth Day video and announces new heritage‑tree selections
Summary
City staff screened an Arbor/Earth Day video, announced four new heritage‑tree selections (including redwoods behind Coaches Field), and encouraged community engagement with Piedmont's urban‑forest program.
The Park Commission viewed a video summarizing the city's Arbor and Earth Day events and the annual heritage‑tree nominations. Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales said the city announces new heritage trees each year and the commission selected four this year, including redwoods behind Coaches Field nominated by Mary Louise Morrison.
Tom Smagel, who identified himself as chair of the Park Commission in the video portion of the presentation, praised community participation; Gonzales noted the event showcased maintenance staff and public‑works operations and asked residents to engage with the urban‑forest program. Staff flagged selections and nomination sources, including the Piedmont Beautification Foundation and citizen nominators, and encouraged residents to follow project updates through the city's newsletters and QR codes provided during the presentation.
