03-14-24 Urban Forestry Committee AgendaKalispell Parks & Recreation
306 1st Ave E. P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
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URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 4 - 5 p.m.
Public Comment:
Approve Minutes:
o Review February minutes.
Current Business:
o Arbor Day
➢ Location- Lawrence Park
➢ Task Updates:
▪ Kids- Erin
▪ Food- Tony
▪ Booths- April
▪ Sponsors- Judy
▪ Volunteers- Martin
▪ Media- Bette
▪ Outreach- Emma
▪ Agenda- Fred
o Urban Forestry Day Camp
➢ Aug 5th - 9th
➢ Discovery-K-1st Grade, Voyage 2-3rd Grade, Adventure 4-5th Grade
➢ Stations like AD but 6 groups instead of 15
➢ M, W, F, 4- 1hour sessions each day
➢ Station ideas
▪ Tree ID
• Key out trees
• Tree rubs
• Leaf collection
▪ Rec Climb
▪ Wood Products
• Make paper
• Woodshop demo with portable sawmill
• Apple press
▪ Arts & Crafts
• Pinecone bird feeders
• Wildlife track cast
▪ Tree Planting
▪ Bug collection
▪ Tree games
▪ Tree scavenger hunt
▪ Other ideas
o Cost Share Program
o Arborist Update – Colter
Cc: City Clerk