Summary
Public Works cleared invasive trees from the Doan Brook floodplain at South Park and Courtland, and volunteers will plant about 100 native trees and plants on September 26 at Grow Not Mow Site 2.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,000 from the remaining Sustainability budget bought 36 tree diapers to reduce drought losses.
The watershed and parklands — floodplain health improves and invasive seeds stop spreading downstream.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Tree Advisory Board - Nov 10, 2026
Chair Moore's report sets up next year's planting efforts — an April planting event, the Rotary Club's Miyawaki mini-forest proposal, and the Arbor Day PoeTREE project at Lomond School.
Sustainability Committee - Sep 10, 2026
Public Works cleared invasive trees from the Doan Brook floodplain at South Park and Courtland, and volunteers will plant about 100 native trees and plants on September 26 at Grow Not Mow Site 2.
Sustainability Committee - Jul 9, 2026
A second planting event is set for September 26 at Site 2 (Lee and South Park), and a new water bladder has solved the challenge of watering 40 newly planted trees.
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