Parks & Recreation > Poulsbo Tree Board & Urban Forestry Program

The Poulsbo Tree Board was established in 1997 to advise and educate the Mayor, City Council and citizens on issues pertaining to trees in the city. This includes the promoting of responsible planting of trees on public and private property; promoting public education and proper tree maintenance of trees; advocating trees within the city; providing for aesthetics within the city through the formulation and implementation of tree programs; developing innovative and joint funding for tree projects from a variety of sources; and providing the Mayor and the City Council with a yearly report regarding Tree Board activities.

Upcoming Tree Board Classes

To register for these free classes, please click here for Online Registration.

THE POULSBO TREE BOARD                     

The Poulsbo Tree Board was established in 1997 to advise and educate the Mayor, City Council and citizens on issues pertaining to trees in the city. This includes the promoting of responsible planting of trees on public and private property; promoting public education and proper maintenance of trees; advocating trees within the city; providing for aesthetics within the city through the formulation and implementation of tree programs; developing innovative and joint funding for tree projects from a variety of sources; and providing the Mayor and the City Council with a yearly report regarding Tree Board activities. The 7-member board is a mixture of ISA Arborists, professional educators and scientists, vegetation experts, Master Gardeners, and citizens.

The Poulsbo Tree Board is pleased to offer a series of classes about trees and tree care. Attend one or all of these classes. They are sure to be educational and fun! Please pre-register for planning and communication purposes. *DUE TO COVID 19, SOME CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED OR RE-SCHEDULED. The Online Registration link will be updated regularly.

Walk and Talk: Summertime with Poulsbo Trees!

Poulsbo Tree Board members and City Arborist Kevin McFarland. Join us in discovering the wide variety of tree species growing in Poulsbo. It’s finally summer, and trees are fully leafed out. We will enjoy a pleasant summer evening walk through the city’s neighborhoods and learn about significant tree species growing in our city. Discover trees with summer interest to grow in your own garden or landscape! Tree identification characteristics, exceptional attributes and summer tree management will be discussed. We will meet in Poulsbo, site to be announced.

Thu         Jun 25                    7-8:30p                  FREE

Summer Tree Pruning: Field Demonstration

City Arborist Kevin McFarland and Tree Board members. Join this remarkable team to learn about what summer pruning can do for your trees.  Late summer is a great time to prune fruit trees as well as certain ornamental trees including dogwoods, magnolias, maples, and other flowering trees. If you have always wanted to learn how to keep your trees from sending up so many suckers and waterspouts, this is the class for you. We will meet in Poulsbo, site to be announced.

Sat          Jul 11                     10a-12p                 FREE

Walk and Talk: What’s Wrong With My Tree?

Poulsbo Tree Board members and Bess Bronstein, ISA Certified Arborist. Why is your tree’s foliage turning red in July? And what are those bugs coating the leaves and stems? Why does it look like the tree foliage is wilting? Learn how to examine trees for signs to help identify problems due to insects and diseases versus those caused by poor plant management or climate issues. We will meet in Poulsbo, site to be announced.

Sat          Aug 1                     10a-12p                 FREE

Current Board Members

• Jenise Bauman, Chairperson
• Bess Bronstein
• Janet Brown
• Joan Hett
• Terri Jones
• Gayle Larson
• Jim Leary

opens in a new windowBoards and Commissions application packet

Documents & Forms

• opens in a new windowCelebration Tree Program
• opens in a new windowSignificant Trees of Poulsbo
• opens in a new windowNomination Form: Significant Trees of Poulsbo
• 2019 Tree Board Annual Report
• opens in a new windowPoulsbo’s Public Tree Ordinance 2009-09
• opens in a new windowPoulsbo Tree Planting Guide
• opens in a new windowVolunteer Application Form

May 11, 2020   Agenda and Packet

Future Meetings: July 13, September 14, November 9, 2020

Meeting Minutes (PDFs)