Second annual tree planting in Lake Forest Park Saturday

Last year's volunteers worked in a wind storm
but still planted 18 trees
Photo courtesy EQC / Tree Board

The 2nd annual tree planting event sponsored by the Lake Forest Park Environmental Quality Commission/ Tree Board will take place this Saturday, November 8, from 9am to noon. 

Trees will be planted at a number of sites around the city on the public right-of-way in front of private homes. This is a part of the effort of the Lake Forest Park EQC/ Tree Board to help maintain the city's tree canopy which is such a special feature of the community.

The planting will be done by volunteers led by members of the EQC/Tree Board. Last year's group planted 18 large trees in Sheridan Heights in the middle of a spectacular November wind storm. The weather is not expected to be as dramatic this year.

Volunteers will meet at 16237 38th Ave NE in Sheridan Heights just before 9am for an orientation and brief training. 

Andy Bates, Chair Lake Forest Park Environmental Quality Commission, says "We're really pleased that several students from Shorecrest High School will be helping with the event this year."