Harbor Springs Tree Advisory Board - April 17, 2026

Detailed briefing

Harbor Springs Tree Advisory Board Meeting - April 17, 2026 ATTENDEES: Board members including Dana, Carol, Molly, Henry, Bob (absent), and new city manager Chris Kukulski. • Spring cleanup is scheduled from April 24 through May 31. • The donated Japanese maple tree's placement is being considered at the police station, City Hall, or state park, with the Garden Club to assist in the decision. • Eight locations for new street trees in 2026 were identified, including State Street, Lake Street near Shea Elementary, Ann Street, and Spring Street, focusing on small to medium shade trees like hornbeam. • Arborfest planning is underway with confirmed speakers, potential demonstrations (including lumberjack activities), volunteer support from the Key Club, and sponsorship funding secured. • Logistics for Arborfest include signage arrangements, supply procurement, and coordination with city staff for event setup. Worth watching: - Final decision on the Japanese maple tree location. - Confirmation and ordering of street trees. - Successful execution of Arborfest with community engagement. Upcoming: Next Tree Advisory Board meeting before Arborfest for final preparations. Why it matters: These efforts enhance Harbor Springs' urban forest, community involvement, and environmental stewardship.

Agenda items

• Roll Callpending
• Approval of Minutespending
• Board Communicationspending
• Public Commentpending
• Old Business - Trees for 2026, Project Matrix, Canopy Article, Survey, Arbor Festpending
• New Business - Donated Japanese Maplepending
• Adjournmentpending

No open public follow-ups are linked to this meeting yet.