Harbor Springs tree board tentatively schedules Arbor Day for May 23, plans outreach and seedling giveaway
January 17, 2026 | Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan
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The Harbor Springs Tree Board tentatively set Arbor Day for Saturday, May 23 to coincide with the farmers market and discussed logistics for the event, seedling species to give away, and complementary outreach content.
Members said scheduling Arbor Day on the Saturday before Memorial Day should maximize attendance from seasonal visitors and allow seedlings to be planted before peak summer heat. Kyle and board members confirmed the farmers market host (Hannah) had indicated May 23 was available for that date.
The board also planned a series of outreach items: a recurring “tree canopy” column in the local paper, a homeowner guide on planting and pruning (including guidance on oak pruning timing and winter maintenance), and a heritage-trees feature to highlight notable specimens in town. Volunteers agreed to draft articles and circulate them for review before publication.
Next steps: finalize Arbor Day logistics (location, seedlings, distribution hours) and confirm the seedling species for the giveaway; board members will draft outreach copy and coordinate with the Harbor Light and the chamber as appropriate.
Members said scheduling Arbor Day on the Saturday before Memorial Day should maximize attendance from seasonal visitors and allow seedlings to be planted before peak summer heat. Kyle and board members confirmed the farmers market host (Hannah) had indicated May 23 was available for that date.
The board also planned a series of outreach items: a recurring “tree canopy” column in the local paper, a homeowner guide on planting and pruning (including guidance on oak pruning timing and winter maintenance), and a heritage-trees feature to highlight notable specimens in town. Volunteers agreed to draft articles and circulate them for review before publication.
Next steps: finalize Arbor Day logistics (location, seedlings, distribution hours) and confirm the seedling species for the giveaway; board members will draft outreach copy and coordinate with the Harbor Light and the chamber as appropriate.
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