Description
Committee on Public Planting
May 14, 2025 (Hybrid) | Meeting Agenda
Meeting time 5:30-7:00 pm
In-person at 147 Hampshire Street or virtually at https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YNi-ODw4RYisi00WtgCYrA
1. Review agenda (Cindy) - 5 min.
2. Meeting minutes:
- Review & approve April meeting minutes (Cindy/all) - 5 min.
3. Updates from Urban Forest team (Abby, David, Andrew & Kirsten) - 20 min
- 3rd Miyawaki forest planting @ Peabody School & ongoing maintenance of other Miyawaki plantings in the City (Andrew)
- Update on timing for Urban Forest Master Plan 5 year review (Andrew)
- Update on permit with DCR and tree plantings on DCR land (Andrew)
- Update on spring tree planting on Cambridge-owned land (Abby!)
- Update on CPP website (Kristen)
4. Current and upcoming outreach efforts - 10 min.
- Recap on Arbor Week events (David & Cindy)
- Upcoming events and sign-up opportunities (Cindy)
- Fresh Pond Day, Saturday, June 14
- River Festival, Saturday, June 21
- Danehy Park Family Day - September date TBD
4. CPP Membership - (David) - 10 min.
- Updates on current committee membership and discussion on new potential member search
- Unfilled committee position: Secretary
5. Q&A with Ellen Coppinger - 20 min.
- Brief exploration of Ellen’s many roles within the City, the efforts she leads and how they integrate with the Urban Forestry dept.
- Update on Participatory Budgeting Funded Project: 'Pollinator Gardens'
6. Design Updates (Lev McCarthy & Kevin)- 10 min.
- Quick project updates for Raymond Park & Rafferty Park (Lev) and Linear Park (Kevin)
6. Other business & announcements - 5 min.
- Update on the Mass Ave MAPS recent meeting (Gretchen)
- Brainstorm ideas for CPP field trip in July
7. Public comments - 5 min.