Trees for Suffield and Trees for Windsor Locks are teaming up to offer a FREE tree identification walk, guided by a licensed arborist. The walk will be held at Sunrise Park on Saturday June 21, at 10 a.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 22 at 10 a.m.
In 2024, the towns of Windsor Locks and Suffield began a mutual use agreement allowing Windsor Locks residents free public access to Sunrise Park and Babb’s Beach during normal operating hours. Suffield residents are allowed free public access to Pesci Park and pool and Windsor Locks High School pool during normal operating hours. The tree ID walk is a great way to celebrate and spread awareness of these community resources.
The tree ID walk on June 21 (rain date June 22) will be guided by licensed arborist John Kehoe. John is a second-generation arborist, formerly University Arborist at the University of Connecticut and City Forester for the City of Hartford, Conn. He has an Associate of Science degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMASS, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Connecticut. John has led several tree ID walks with Suffield and Trees for Windsor Locks and is back by popular demand!
Trees for Suffield and Trees for Windsor Locks strive to generate awareness about the importance of trees in our communities. One of the ways they do so is through fun, tree-focused events for the whole family. The Tree ID Walk is sure to be the perfect way to learn about trees, enjoy a beautiful community park, and get some light exercise with friends and family.
To register, please email TreesForWindsorLocks@gmail.com and include how many people will be in your party. If you register and the event is moved to the rain date, you will receive an email the morning of June 21 to confirm rescheduling.