Planting the Second Generation of Trees
 | Author:
Patrick Plantenberg, Tree Board Chair
Townsend Tree Board Chair, Townsend Rotary Club |
Planting the Second Generation of Trees
Patrick Plantenberg
Tree Board Chair
The Tree Board has been actively planting trees in Townsend since 2004 to replace the first generation of trees planted here historically. A couple of people have been able to help plant the first and second generations of trees.
Lisa Gravely Larson helped her mother, Elaine, and others plant the large cottonwood trees at the Fairgrounds when she was just a young girl. Now, she has been actively planting trees at the Fairgrounds with the Tree Board since 2007. Usually, at least one tree has been planted on Ag Day in the spring of each year.
Martin Mingay helped plant the first generation of trees in McCarthy Park in the 1990s. At least 60 trees were planted. Many have died and the Tree Board has started removing the dead trees and stumps and replanting trees in McCarthy Park in 2023. Martin has been actively helping the Tree Board plant the second generation of trees.
Take the time to thank Lisa and Martin for their dedication to planting trees in Broadwater County. The Tree Board appreciates their efforts.
