Meeting recap Tree Commission
Avon Tree Commission Prepares for Arbor Day and High School Courtyard Project
At the February 11, 2026 meeting, the Avon Tree Commission started planning for the upcoming Arbor Day celebration with new food options and children's activities. You'll also see progress on adding tree planters to the high school courtyards and an upcoming community garden club partnership.
Highlights
- Arbor Day planning includes switching from pizza to grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, plus adding beverage options like hot cider or hot chocolate.
- A courtyard tree planter project at Avon High School is moving forward to bring shade and usability to two hot, cement-laden courtyards.
- The Tree Commission recently received the Gold Leaf Award from the International Society of Arboriculture for its land disturbance fee and shade tree plan.
- A resident offered expertise in GIS and remote sensing to help map and analyze Avon's tree canopy changes over time.
- Plans are underway for free educational seminars at the Avon Library and guided tree walks and talks.