Here's something you don't hear every day — a contest that's laser-focused on the community's leafy residents rather than its human ones. The City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has put a spotlight on the arboreal members of its cityscape with the M.V.Tree contest, inviting residents to nominate their adored trees, which can be located on their property, in a neighbor's yard, or within a public space. It's a unique call that's beckoning nature lovers to sing praises not just for the grandest or the oldest, but for any tree they find to be significant.
You have until Thursday, July 31 to nominate these unsung heroes of the urban landscape. According to a social media post from the City of St. Louis Park's M.V.Tree page, the process is a straightforward affair — just head over to their nomination portal at bit.ly/MVTreeSLP and make a case for your beloved tree. Post-nomination, it will be the community's turn to chime in with their votes to crown the winner of this leafy competition.
It's a refreshing slice of community engagement, standing out in a summer typically cluttered with the usual run of neighborhood picnics and yard sales.
Engaging the populace in activities that highlight the natural beauty and ecological value of their environment helps to foster a sense of connection and stewardship. With the hottest months ahead, it's a timely reminder of the critical role trees play in providing shade, clean air, and a much-needed aesthetic respite from the concrete and asphalt of city life. To nominate a tree or for further details, individuals can visit the contest's website.
