Summary
17 trees entered so far with entries open through September; members will pair up to measure drip lines starting mid-September.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Gift cards for contest winners are the only cost, funded through commission activities.
Residents who nominate big trees and the community celebrating its notable trees.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Urban Forestry Commission (Regular) - Oct 12, 2026
The city's Maple Tree Contest drew 23 entries this year, way up from last year. Commissioners are splitting into neighborhood teams to measure the trees by Nov. 9, with gift cards going to the owners of the three largest trees at the Dec. 14 party.
Urban Forestry Commission (Regular) - Aug 10, 2026
17 trees entered so far with entries open through September; members will pair up to measure drip lines starting mid-September.
Urban Forestry Commission (Regular) - Jul 13, 2026
The city's Big Tree Contest has five entries so far, mostly silver maples, and stays open for two more months.
Urban Forestry Commission (Regular) - May 11, 2026
The contest will spotlight maple trees this year, limited to trees on private property, measured by trunk diameter. Members hope the simpler measurement and recognizable species boost participation after only six evergreen entries last year.
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