Board weighs support for Fruit Tree Rescue and chokeberry harvest partnership

Jul 8, 2026

Members discussed rolling funds and program support for Fruit Tree Rescue and highlighted a chokeberry harvest that delivered fruit to Wyoming tribes; the board asked staff to confirm whether funds can be carried forward and to coordinate with Melanie at Fruit Tree Rescue.

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The board considered whether to commit to supporting Fruit Tree Rescue in the 2027 budget and discussed the program's current-year finances. Chair noted the board already budgeted for this year and that "they're doing this, chokeberry harvest... sending them to tribes up in Wyoming that were struggling to get the fruit that they needed," describing a partnership the board praised.

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