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.

What’s Wrong with My Tree?

Bess Bronstein, ISA Certified Arborist and Poulsbo Tree Board member. Do you often ask yourself if there is something wrong with your tree? Why is your tree’s foliage turning red in July? And what are those bugs coating the leaves and stems? Are the new flowers supposed to turn brown the day after they appear? 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 for this hands-on field class, site to be announced.

Sat          Jun 1                     10a-12n                 FREE

Tree Walk! Summer’s Here in Poulsbo’s Urban Forest

Poulsbo Tree Board members. 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.

Tue         Jun 25                   7-8:30p                  FREE    

Summer Tree Pruning

City Arborist Kevin McFarland and Poulsbo 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 outside, rain or shine. Site to be determined (in Poulsbo). Class is free, but fills quickly, so don’t wait to register.

Sat          Jul 13                    10a-12n                 FREE    

Current Board Members

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

Boards and Commissions application packet

• Celebration Tree Program
• Significant Trees of Poulsbo
• Nomination Form: Significant Trees of Poulsbo
• 2018 Tree Board Annual Report
• Poulsbo’s Public Tree Ordinance 2009-09
• Poulsbo Tree Planting Guide
• Volunteer Application Form

May 13, 2019 Agenda Packet 

Next meeting July 8, 2019 will be a visit to the Foulweather Bluff Nature Preserve

Meeting Minutes (PDFs)