Description
Committee on Public Planting
June 12, 2024 (Hybrid) | Meeting Agenda
Meeting time 5:30-7:00 pm
In person at 147 Hampshire Street or virtually
https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Z44S75WSkW8McH6uLB0vg
1. Review of Meeting Minutes for April & May (5 min)
2. Updates from City Arborist (10 min)
- Spring tree planting, progress towards annual goals
- Update on tree well expansion, other sidewalk/road work
- Number of newsletter subscribers
- Number of trees adopted - Forest Friends
3. City events - Urban Forestry and CPP outreach (30 min)
- Biodiversity Day at Danehy Park - update and feedback (Ruth)
- Fresh Pond Day (June 22) - planning & sign up opportunities (Cindy)
- Other upcoming events - for this year or next (e.g., Cambridge River Festival - June 15, Cambridge Jazz Festival at Danehy Park - July 27-28)
4. Report back: DCR land and current planting efforts (Robb) (10min)
5. Review draft letter supporting Municipal Reforestation Act (Ruth) (10 min)
6. Other business (20 min):
- Summary & Update: Page turn session for Linear Park designs
- Field trip options for July mtg
- Current public planting issue: black swallow wort (public service announcement options)
- Subcommittee discussion
7. Public comments (5 min)