The Euclid Shade Tree Commission is Recruiting!

The Euclid Shade Tree Commission needs a seventh volunteer commissioner (member). We seek a Euclid resident enthusiastic about trees and tree canopy as living infrastructure, beneficial to the city, now and for future generations. Members help the commission to advise the City on tree matters, execute community engagement, and develop conservation and planting activities. Dedication to the benefits of shade trees and to Euclid is required; technical expertise can be learned.

Commissioner Qualifications

• Resident of the City of Euclid
• Interest in trees and how they benefit the Euclid community
• Commit ~12 hours quarterly in monthly meetings and two annual community engagement events
• Desire to work as a team member and actively participate in scheduled events
• Some knowledge of common shade tree species & tree care
• Awareness of tree canopy issues across the City of Euclid

Commission Teamwork

• Annual Euclid Arbor Day celebration (last Friday of April): liaise with Euclid Public Schools
• Annual Euclid STEAM Fest (September Saturday): outreach to the general public
• Educational campaigns: creating content; presenting in public
• Collaboration with organizations planning and conducting tree-related events or projects