The Town of Estes Park will give away 400 free blue spruce saplings to celebrate Arbor Day 2024. This distribution event takes place outside the Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., on Saturday, April 27, from 12 to 2 p.m. or while supplies last.
Trees will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of two trees per person. Care instructions for the saplings will be provided. New this year is the option to use a free potting station, with pots and soil provided.
Support for this event comes from Platte River Power Authority, which donated the funds for the saplings, pots and soil; and the Estes Valley Library, which is hosting the event. The Town of Estes Park is proud to receive the designation of “Tree City, USA” in 2024. This is the Town’s 27th year to achieve the title from the Arbor Day Foundation. More information on this designation is available at arborday.org/programs/treecityusa.
For more information, please contact Brian Berg, Parks Supervisor and Certified Arborist, at 970-577-3783 or bberg@estes.org.
Applications Available for Boards and Commissions
Applications are currently being accepted for volunteer positions on the Estes Park Planning Commission. To learn more about the boards and commissions and to view meeting minutes, projects, and associated links, please visit www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.
The volunteer application is available on the Town’s website at www.estes.org/volunteering. A resume and cover letter are required to be submitted with the volunteer application. These positions are open until filled, and interviews are anticipated to be held by the end of May.
Update: Join the next Trustee Talk April 25
Community members are invited to join Mayor Pro Tem Marie Cenac and Trustee Frank Lancaster for a Trustee Talk Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, 170 MacGregor Ave. Trustee Lancaster is attending in place of Trustee Hazelton, who was previously scheduled for this session. This is an opportunity for community members to discuss local issues with members of the board in an informal setting. This session will be an open discussion on local issues.
