Last week's Livingston Loves Trees Community Conversation was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and provided behind-the-scenes support to make this event possible.

During our conversation, we discussed the successes of the Livingston Loves Trees program, the pivotal role of volunteers in the care and monitoring of all 381 of our trees, and the next steps we're taking to improve as a program.

In case you missed it:

10 Volunteers surveyed 329 trees in July and August
96% are in Fair to Excellent condition
93% have no signs of harmful pests
Over 99% are still alive!

*Volunteer surveys helped us discover that less than 1% of our LLT trees are dead or missing!*

Our volunteers were extraordinary this summer, not only in monitoring the health of trees, but in creating essential connections within the community. We're seeing an atmosphere of "tree awareness" unfold in Livingston; as tree adopters pass their new tree care knowledge to their neighbors, the community grows stronger alongside their trees.

"We’re doing more than just planting trees and looking at trees, we’re talking about [residents'] lives ... It’s brought us this feeling of unity around something that’s very nonpartisan."
-Leeta Shands, Tree Nurse Volunteer

Keep an eye out for more information on a fall pruning course with a certified arborist and related volunteer opportunities, a tree care guide with species-specific tips, and future discussions about healthy urban forests.

If you were unable to attend, check out our YouTube channel to find a recording of this Community Conversation and others.

Watch the recording here

Please remember to continue watering your trees until the ground freezes in November, even if the leaves are yellowing or falling! The early autumn rain isn't enough to keep your tree happy and healthy. Check out our Tree Resource Library for more tree care tips and tricks.

Tree Resource Library