Community Forestry
Tree City USA
Evanston is a participant in Tree City USA. Tree City USA is a program through the Arbor Day Foundation and in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, Urban, and Community Forestry, and the National Association of State Foresters.
To learn more about Tree City USA go to the Arbor Day Foundation website at www.arborday.org.
Evanston is proud that we have been part of the Tree City USA program for 18 years, and we look forward to many more years of community forestry growth!
Get Involved
There are three (3) ways you can be involved with the Community Forestry program in Evanston, WY.
1) Purchase a tree through the Community Forestry Planting Program. Plant and adequately maintain the tree on your property.
2) Participate in the annual Arbor Day Celebration each spring. Each year we choose a different location within the city to plant trees.
3) Volunteer with the Evanston Tree Board.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the Evanston Parks Department at 307-789-2519.
Evanston Tree Board
The mission of the Evanston Tree Board is to provide advice and education; to develop standards and guidelines for the proper planting, pruning and care of trees throughout the city; and to provide a maintenance plan and recommend an annual maintenance schedule.
The Tree Board meets regularly on the 3rd Thursday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) at 4:30 pm at the Evanston Recreation Department located at 275 Saddle Ridge Road, Evanston, WY 82930. Regular meetings are open to the public.
Members
DuWayne Jacobsen
Member
Planning Department
Peter Howard
Chairperson
US Forest Service
Susan Anderson
Secretary
Uinta County School District #4
Ken Pearson
Vice Chairperson
Evanston Police Department
Brad Tollefson
Member
Street Department
Lisa Cox
Member
Summer Benn
Member
Ossana Georgio
Member
US Forest Service
Kim Larson
Member
Evanston Parks and Recreation Department – Director
Tree Planting Program
How much do the trees cost?
Homeowners may purchase one (1) tree for $50 depending on availability and size, to be planted on their property. Businesses may purchase up to three (3) trees for $50 each, depending on availability and size, to be planted on the business property.
Who can apply?
Residents and businesses within the Evanston city limits may apply. There are no exceptions to this rule as this is a city program through a nationwide organization. Go to
this website for more information about the program:
https://www.arborday.org/programs/TreeCityUSA/index.cfm
We want everyone to have an opportunity to purchase a tree. Because there is a limited number of trees available each year, you may not purchase a tree each consecutive year; but you can be added to a waiting list. Once adequate time has passed for new people to apply for a tree, the people on the waiting list will be contacted and will have the opportunity to purchase a tree for the second year.
When, where, and how do I apply?
Tree applications will be made available in the fall and need to be returned by the middle of January. Check back here for specific dates or “Follow” the Evanston Recreation Center on Facebook and social media. Tree availability is limited and is first-come first-serve so be sure to apply early.
The tree application will be made available to print here or to pick up in-person at the Evanston Recreation Center or City Hall. Checks must be made payable to “Evanston Parks and Recreation Department (EPRD)” at the time the application is submitted. Applications may not be submitted online. No late applications will be accepted.
When will the trees arrive?
The trees will be delivered to the Evanston Parks Department the 2nd or 3rd week of June. Trees will be available for pick up at the Evanston Parks Shop, 110 Pasture Drive. A member of the Tree Board will notify the contact person on the application when the trees are available for pick up.
Planting Application
Planting Guidelines
City Tree Guide
The Evanston Tree Guide was created by the Evanston Tree Board to educate the community about trees that thrive in our area. We hope it helps you when making a decision about which trees to plant.
City Tree Guide