Lexington Friends of Trees

05/17/2024

Come to Lexington's Discovery Day next Saturday May 25 -- find the Tree Committee booth and pick up a free White Oak Seedling!

04/22/2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/trees-cities-earth-day.html

We have become so separate from the natural world that we don’t feel safe in the presence of well maintained trees.

04/15/2024

Please consider signing up for this program on trees and green development!

11/01/2023

Bylaw Changes: Public Forum on November 2nd

The Lexington Tree Committee is holding a public feedback meeting on Thursday, November 2, at 7 pm at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, to discuss possible amendments to the town’s Tree Bylaw and to hear feedback from the public. The Tree Committee believes the current bylaw is not adequately protecting Lexington’s trees and would like your input on changes we are proposing to achieve community goals, with the intent to bring an article to the Annual Town Meeting in the spring. Questions? Contact [email protected].

10/16/2023

12/27/2022

Are you concerned about what's happening to mature shade trees in Lexington? If so, please consider signing the Statement of Concern for Lexington Trees. Show your support for finding new ways to preserve and enhance the town's tree canopy. And please spread the word!

Lexington is losing too many of its trees. We lose them to development, to neglect, to short-sighted decisions. A group of residents has written a Statement of Concern in order to bring attention to this issue. Please read the Statement below, join us by adding your name, and share the link with

12/05/2022

Want to know more about how trees add to our lives? Register for this January 11th program, presented by Lexington Living Landscapes.

Presented by Lexington Living Landscapes. This presentation will examine the many ways in which trees in urban and suburban landscapes improve our neighborhoods and quality of life. It will introduce scientific methods that can be used to determine the benefits of such trees and calculate a monetary...

11/13/2022

If you want to learn more about the 12 trees planned to be removed along the bike path, attend this hearing on Monday at 8 AM behind the new police station construction site. Access from Fletcher Ave.

10/24/2022

If you've been looking for professional advice on tree care, don't miss this great Zoom program with 2 experienced arborists. Presented by Cary Library in partnership with Lexington Living Landscapes.

Register here:
https://carylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-their-trees/

10/18/2022

Last 2 new Battle Green tree profiles! These very different trees will soon be displaying fabulous red foliage. The Green is a fantastic range of autumn colors these days.