Join the Annual Spring Tree Planting Program in Watertown: Improve Your Neighborhood and Quality of Life

The Watertown Park, Rec, and Forestry Department is planning its annual spring boulevard tree planting program. The program, starting in mid-April, allows residents to plant various tree species in their neighborhoods. Parks and Forestry Superintendent, Matt Brandsrud, mentioned the program's benefits such as cleaner air and shade, and invited residents to join.

Residents interested in the program can contact the Fieldhouse to be included in the list. The Forestry Department will then help homeowners choose appropriate tree species for their boulevards. Each tree can be bought for $50.00, with payment due after planting.

Brandsrud stressed the program's role in keeping Watertown healthy and attractive, and improving the community's quality of life. He encouraged residents in developed neighborhoods to participate.

The annual number of trees planted depends on resources available, including the number of trees bought and the Forestry staff's capacity. Typically, the department plants 200-360 trees each year.

For more details or to request boulevard tree planting, residents can contact the Watertown Park, Rec, and Forestry Department at (605) 882-6260.

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