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The City of Menomonie is proud to continue its commitment to urban forestry as a designated Tree City USA, a recognition that highlights the city's dedication to maintaining a healthy, sustainable urban forest. Our urban trees provide essential benefits, from improving air and water quality to creating wildlife habitats, reducing the urban heat island effect, and enhancing property values.
To celebrate the community’s dedication to trees, the City of Menomonie Urban Forestry Board is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Forestry Friends Award. This award honors individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the city’s urban forestry program. Winners will be recognized during the annual Arbor Day celebration.
Nomination Criteria
Residents are encouraged to nominate individuals, organizations, or businesses involved in outstanding tree-planting initiatives and environmental practices within the City of Menomonie.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
Reside in or have completed forestry-related work within the City of Menomonie.
Have made exceptional contributions to tree planting and conservation.
Have established innovative programs using trees to address challenges such as water conservation or energy efficiency.
Have actively engaged the community in tree planting efforts to promote environmental stewardship.
Have demonstrated commitment to the care and protection of both existing and newly planted trees.
How to Nominate
Nomination forms are available online at the City of Menomonie website: https://menomonie-wi.gov/382/Forestry-Friends-Award.
Deadline for nominations: Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Winners will be announced during the City’s annual Arbor Day celebration at the end of April.
For more information about the Forestry Friends Award, the City of Menomonie Urban Forestry Board, or the Urban Forestry Program, please contact Megen Hines Environmental Program Coordinator, at 715-232-2221, ext. 1005 or mhines@menomonie-wi.gov.
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