Go Green Wilmette works with the Village, the Wilmette Park Districts and residents to protect and expand our “suburban forests.” Our Tree Walks draw more than sixty people annually to learn more about our trees. Many of the dead trees you see are ash trees, victims of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. To replace those trees and contribute to the health of our community, we all need to do our part!
Here are some ways you can learn more and help:
- Plant native trees and have your trees inspected by an arborist.
- Participate in our Village’s tree planting program and plant an oak tree as they are the most important native tree species to promote in our area.
- Learn about the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Trees for 2050.
- Water your trees adequately (but not over-watered by a sprinkler system.)
- Protect tree trunks from weed-whacker damage. (Look for cuts and scars on the base of the trunk.)
- Avoid mulching to close to tree trunks.
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