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In a combined Arbor Day and Volunteer Day in the Park celebration, the Tree Committee led dozens of volunteers in planting trees, spreading chips, and planting shrubs and hedges throughout the park. The weather was perfect, the volunteers accomplished a great deal, and everyone enjoyed a barbecue lunch at the end of the morning. (Photo at Right, April 18, 2010)

Planting Gingkos in Holbrook Palmer(Photo at left, March 25, 2010) the Tree Committee dug the holes and planted four gingkos (Gingko biloba) in at the edge of the north meadow in Holbrook Palmer Park The committee mixed the soil with compost and spread mulch around each tree. The park irrigation system will be extended to water the trees. See photo to left.

 

 

On February 11, 2010, the Tree Committee planted six new trees along Middlefield Road with the help of the town's public works department. The trees were red oaks (Quercus rubrus) and black tupelos (Nyassa sylvatica).

Committee Members Planting Along Middlefield Road

 

 

 

The Tree Committee, with the help of Town employees, planted approximately ten trees in 15 gallon containers along the west side of Middlefield Road south of Watkins on January 30, 2009. See photo to right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HP Tree PlantingIn November, 2007, the committee planted new trees in Holbrook Palmer Park. The trees included a Manchurian Oak donated by Corrine Derringer, a Valley Oak in memory of Rita Gado, and a Blue Oak in memory of Bill Anderson. See photo to left.

Live Oak The Atherton Tree Committee is a volunteer, non-profit, community based organization dedicated to the preservation of Atherton's heritage trees. The committee participates in a variety of programs designed to educate residents about the value of trees in our environment and to encourage appreciation and protection of our urban forest resources. For more information contact the Atherton Town Arborist, Kathy Anderson, at 650.752.0526, kanderson@ci.atherton.ca.us or link to the Town of Atherton Web Site.