(PHOTO BY BREANA RELIFORD / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
ARBOR DAY … The Tree Commission speaks with village officials about upcoming activities for Arbor and Earth Day.
By: Breana Reliford
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
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The Edgerton Tree Commission met on April 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss upcoming plans throughout the spring.
Mayor Bob Day began the meeting by welcoming the commission to the meeting. Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles then read off the agenda for the evening.
The Village of Edgerton has once again been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2024 Tree City U.S.A recipient. This award is given to cities and towns that demonstrate a commitment to caring for forestry in their community.
The council shared the importance of caring for trees in the village of Edgerton. Mayor Day mentioned that the village has qualified for this award for over 30 years now.
The Arbor Day Ceremony will take place in the village on April 25th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Day welcomed the students of Edgerton Junior High and High School and St. Mary’s School to come and provide music for the community as well.
Fitzcharles also mentioned that the village would be planting a memorial tree at the intersection of Locust Street and Clarksville Road in front of the Hess family’s home to honor their son, Levi, who passed just last year.
Levi was very involved with the Edgerton school and community, and the village saw the great importance of honoring him. The tree dedication will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Arbor Day, Friday, April 25th.
Edgerton will also be hosting a tree giveaway again this year, following the success of last year. On April 21st, during “Food Truck Monday”, the village will be giving out various types of trees from 3-7 p.m. (or until all the trees have been distributed) in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day.
The types of trees will include: Norway Spruce, White Pine, Black Maple, Shumard Oak, and White Flowering Dogwood. The trees were obtained from the Soil and Water Conservation District this year.
A few arborists also visited recently to take notes, pictures, and establish the conditions of village trees to determine which trees were considered to be in “poor condition”.
Those that were decided to be in poor condition will be removed in the village. Ten trees made the list this year. Fitzcharles mentioned that the village would be removing the trees themselves this year, as no specialized equipment will be needed for removal.
The Tree Commission and Mayor Day are also searching for locations around town to plant new trees and are currently taking suggestions.