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  Nannen Arboretum Society Inc Trustee Meeting  Minutes for Monday, February 9, 2026

Call to order by Steve at 10:05.
Review and Approve Minutes of January 12,2026 meeting Motion by Paul / Diane.
Review Meeting Agenda
Financial Report Morgan Stanley Report: Investment profile was reviewed.
Presentation: none
Committee /Project Reports:
Technology: None
Tree Maintenance and Pruning Plan: None
Tree Mapping and Signage: None
Ground and Infrastructure
Communication: None
Volunteers: Steve will check with Gretchen about a list of members. There is a new master
gardener from Little Valley that joined.
Education/Speakers: Cornell has a prerecorded presentation that Steve will schedule.
Community Relations/ programs
Silent Book Club: Steve made a flyer that more information will be added. Calendar of events
might inspire more people to join. Maybe get a few libraries involved.
Memorial Program: none
Ellicottville Town:
Note from Matt McAndrew gave good feedback from report Steve sent him.
Pollinator Path / Pond Feed: How much would it cost to get hawthorns timed or partially
removed?
Field Trips to other Arboretums in Rochester or Cleveland? Plan a day trip. Infor will be
brought to next meeting.
Tree Wish List / shrubs for Dogwood area in Herb Garden
Unfinished Business:
Dwarf Conifer Collections: none

Pollinator Area: None
Dogwood Collection-replacement plan
Entrance Board: Photo box is done. Possible put the history of the arboretum in the box and
remove some of that information off the flyer.
Group B Tourism: $350 grant was received.
Al Cox: replace treated wood in spring: None
Herb Garden: None
Pond: spring clean north Noting new
Flyer: Needs revisions. Steve will meet with Brenda Perks. Remove most of the history. Show
activities. Include educational programs. More explanation of the arboretum with pond,
benches, picnic tables etc.
New Business
Arbor Day: Friday April 24th 11AM will be planting tree/ brief reception with refreshments and
John Burrell.
Farmer Neighbor Dinner: April 8 th at the West Valley Fire Hall. Give away DEC spruce plugs,
maybe 50 this year, and maybe 3 different more expensive trees. 100 Douglas Firs would cost
$255 and 50 Balsam Firs would be $159.
Policy review: Steve will put together a meeting with Paul and Lorie.
Next Meeting March 9, 2026 10AM
Motion to adjourn at 11:20 by Diane/ Ed.
Attended meeting: Steve, Diane, Mike, Ed, Paul, Blair.

Patirica Milks Secretary

Call to order:  Meeting was called to order at 10am by Steve

Review and Approve Agenda of December 8, 2025 Meeting   Motion was made by Ed / Diane to approve the agenda of December 8^th 2025 Meeting

Review Meeting Agenda

Treasurer’s Report:    A motion was made by Ed / Mike to approve the treasure report.

Presentation:  none

Committee/ Project Reports

•   Technology: Nothing new
•  Tree Mapping and Signage:  7 more signs are needed.
•  Tree Maintenance and Pruning Plan:  Nothing new
•  Ground and Infrastructure:  Nothing new
•  Communication:  Nothing new
•  Volunteers: Nothing new  
•  Education/Speakers: Kathy Vidovich will hold a virtual program on March 19^th 2026
•  Community Relations/ Programs;
  • silent book club:  Steve is working on getting set up
• Memorial Program:  Nothing new
• Ellicottville Town 
  • 2025 letter to Board 
  • pollinator path: Steve will follow up with the town.
  •  trimming of Hawthornes:  Steve will follow up with the town
  • pond feed Steve will follow up with the town
• Field Trips: Nothing new
• Tree / Shrub Wish List: Arbor Day tree is done. Several shrub types were discussed

 Unfinished Business

• Dwarf Conifer Collection:  Nan has 3 more plants
• Pollinator Area path:  Still looking into                
• Dogwood Collection replacement plan: New plants will be added.
• Message Board: Nothing new
• Entrance photo gallery:  Ed built a 32” X 32” box for photos. Paul will figure out a lock     for the box. Cork board and push pins will be put in.  Possibly put a picture of the tree of the month.
•  Group B Tourism:   Nothing new
• Al Cox Garden spring plan; Perennials will be added. Railroad ties will need to    be removed. Paul will get prices on treated lumber to replace the ties. Project will be started as soon as weather permits.
• Herb Garden: Nothing new.
• Pond clean up goal is north end spring.
• Nannen Flyer:  Working with Brenda Perks to get it updated.

New Business: Arbor Day is April 24^th 2026. Still have to decide if a daytime of evening program will be done. Refreshments will be served. Maybe John Burrell could speak and do a proclamation.

Policy

• Whistleblower Policy: Policy was handed out and reviewed. A motion was made by Laurie / Paul to approve the policy
• Conflict of Interest: Policy not completed yet.
• Bylaws need to be reviewed.
• Steve will check with Gretchen to see if there is a mebership list.
• Membership should be defined.

Next Meeting Monday, February 9, 2025

Trustees present: Mike, Steve, Laurie, Diane, Paul, and Ed

Patricia Milks, Secretary             

Nannen Arboretum Society Inc Trustee Meeting, Monday, December 8, 2025

Call to Order at 10am by Steve.

Review and Approve Minutes of November 10, 2025 Meeting. A motion was made b y Diane/ Blair to approve the minutes of the November 10^th meeting.

Review Meeting Agenda

Treasurer’s Report: A motion was made by Ed / Gretchen to approve the treasurer report presented by Laurie.

There was a discussion about transferring some funds.

Presentation: None

Committee / Project Reports:

• Technology: None
• Tree Mapping and Signage: More signs to be done. Can wait till spring.
• Tree Maintenance and Pruning Plan: Oak stump still needs to be removed.
• Ground and Infrastructure Plan:  Town will trim the Hawthorn trees on the roadside. Arboretum should be involved in the trimming. Steve will contact the town.
• Communication: There were donations done through PayPal. Thank You notes should be sent to the doners.
• Volunteers: Winter Connections: Volunteers were invited for Coffee and muffins before meeting.
• Education/Speakers: Kathy Vidovich can do a virtual presentation on Herb Garden Horticulturist. Steve will set up a March date for the presentation. The public will be invited. Arbor day speaker still to be determined. The Ellicottville Alley Cats will be invited. Possibly get Marcus Rosten of  the Western New York Land Conservancy.
• Community Relations/Programs:
  • Wreath making Dec 3rd and 4^th went very well and brought in $435.00.
  • Silent book club: Steve would like to get a committee set up to get the club started. People would read their own books in the arboretum then socialize after.
• Memorial Program: Nothing New
• Ellicottville Town:2025 letter to Town Board with 2025 summary, and about trimming of Hawthorne Trees roadside
• Field Trips: Nothing new
• Tree Wish List: Will table till next month. Need suggestions for trees or shrubs. Annett Church will be contacted for suggestions

Unfinished Business:

• Dwarf Conifer Collection: 3 new ones for 2026.
• Pollinator Garden Area: find out where path will be put.
• Dogwood Collection: Nothing new.
• Message Board: Will remain empty for the winter Paul volunteered to build a display board to put the map of the arboretum and display pictures of the arboretum during different seasons.
• Group B Tourism: Grant application was completed by Steve. Grant will pay for 50% of printing.
• Arboretum flyer needs to be reviewed and revised
• Al Cox Garden: Railroad ties need to be replaced. Possible put in a sprinkler system. Needs better dirt. Old plants need to be thinned out. Smaller perennials are needed.
• Herb Garden: Nothing new.
• Pond: Carp will be purchased in the spring. Bridge area will also be cleaned up in the spring.

New Business: None

Policy: Needs to be reviewed. Conflict of Interest policy needed. Also Whistleblower, record retention and destruction, gifts, and fiscal management to include banking procedures, signatures and investments

 Next Meeting   January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

 Meeting adjourned at 11:20 by a motion by Laurie/ Diane

 Trustees present: Steve, Blair, Diane, Nan, Ed, Paul. Gretchen, Mike, Laurie.

 Patricia Milks

Nannen Arboretum Society, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

October 14, 2025 Ellicottville Town Center

Members attending:  Mike Braun, Ed Chapman. Laurie Barrera. Gretchen Plough. Blair Hamilton, Diane Smith, and Steve Ward.

Absent : Paul Timkey

• Approved agenda
• Call meeting to order and welcome
• Minutes: The trustees considered the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. Diane made motion to approve and Laurie seconded the motion to accept the minutes. The motion was approved and carried by a unanimous vote.
• Guest Speakers: None
• Treasurers Report: Laurie reported income of $335.47 for the September 8^th – October 13^th Expenses totaled $ 530.00.  Gretchen moved and Ed seconded to accept the report. The motion was approved and carried unanimously.
• Community Project/ Reports:
  • Technology: None
  • Tree Mapping, Inventory, and Signage:
    • Discussed installing new Arboretum sign at the corner of parking lot entra
    • About 60 more QR code tags need to be drilled onto signs

• • Tree Maintenance & Pruning Plan:
    • Bradley Tree Removal will hopefully complete their proposal by the end of October.

• • Ground Infrastructure Maintenance:
    • Mathews delivered two loads of wood chips to use in the Northrup and replenish pathways in the Patio garden.

• • Communication: None
  • Volunteers:
    • • Reminded of our luncheon at Katy’s Fly in on October 20^th at noon
      • Winter Connections will begin on December 8^th at 9:00 with coffee & muffins provided.

• • Education Programs/Speakers:
    • New contact person at Cornell Botanical is Kara Peet.
    • Steve is working on some virtual options for winter programs
    • Creatures of the Night program is being held by Cooperative Extention is on October 18^th. Volunteers are needed to provide baked goods to sell at the event.
    • Marcus Rosten was mentioned to have speak on Arbor Day.
    • Wreath making class will be December 3^rd & 4th

• • Community Relationships/ Outreach:
    • Plans for another Senior walk and possibly having their luncheon held in the Arboretum auditorium.
    • ECS 3^rd grade day was another great success. Thank you to Nan for all her hard work.
    • Holding a Silent Book Club (unplug concept) was discussed.

• • Tree wish List:
    • Request was made to include some smaller trees /shrubs with a $100.00 to $200.00 price range.

• Unfinished business:
  • Need to complete a flyer for Group B Tourism prior to early December
  • Be thinking of ways to attract new visitors
  • A special thanks to Annette and Karen for their hard work in the herb garden.

• New Business:
  • We need to start policy review over the winter.

• Adjournment/ Next Meeting: Will be held on November 10^th, 2025 at 10:00. Gretchen made motion to adjourn & Diane seconded. Passed unanimously.

Nannen Arboretum Society Board Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2025

Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Steve.

Review and approve meeting minutes:

A motion was made by Laurie /Gretchen to approve minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting. Carried

Review Meeting Agenda

Presentation follow up on Oct Event: Creatures of the night presentation will be on Oct 18^th, 2025. Suggestions for a fund raiser was discussed. Desert could be made by members. Maybe have school classes 4^th-7^th help. Steve will find out if the fund raiser would split the money from the bake sale. Possibly add things for kids to do like face painting and nocturnal animals.

Treasurer’s Report: Profit / Loss report and balance sheet was reviewed. Motion to accept treasurer report by Diane/ Gretchen. Carried

$135 in donations has been collected since last meeting.

Bronze plaque for Chapmen is complete and installed on one of the benches.

Committee/Project Reports:

Technology: 2 new zone signs with QR codes will be made.

Tree Mapping and Signage: QR code was installed on new sign. Mike would like to bury tree signs deeper into the ground to prevent them from falling over.

Tree Maintenance and Pruning: dead wood can be removed anytime in the fall and mid-winter.

Ground and infrastructure Maintenance: Steve talked to Ben the engineer about the bridge. Scott was asked to put new millings down for a path from the town center to the pollinator area.

Communication:  Article was in the Villager.

Volunteers: It was decided not to have the picnic on September 15^th.

Education /Speakers: Steve is still working with Daniel from Cornell Botanical for a virtual herb garden program.  Bradley’s do a program on tree service that is open to the public.

Monarch Butterfly program is also possible.

More of the elementary grades would be invited.

Summer Art Program: nothing new at this time.

Community Relations/ Programs: Ellicottville Great Valley Senior Citizens are invited on October 9^th for a tour. 3^rd grade class also invited for a tour. Date to be determined.

Memorial Program: Received a $200.00 donation.

Ellicottville Town (Village):

Steve talked to Ben about the new path from main path to the pollinating area. Info was sent to the town. More info will be obtained after the Town budget meeting.

Paul and Ed looked at the bridge. They didn’t think it looked like it was sinking.

Paul will try jacking it up, but right now it is not a safety issue.

Town was also asked for some diversion for water to feed the pond.

Field Trips: State Park Arboretum. Waiting for confirmation for October 7^th at 10 am.

Tree Wish List: nothing new at this time.

Unfinished Business:   

Dwarf Conifer Collection:  7 new plants are in and 3 more are coming.

Pollinator Garden Area: Nothing new

Message Board: Steve has bulb planting information.

Pet Waste Containers – are being used.

Dogwood Collection: 3 are doing ok one needs to be sprayed.

New Chestnut Oak: If it is yellow, it needs iron. Steve bought some supplements to use on it.

Group B Tourism:  A new flyer or rack card could be designed to include Plantsoon.

Donations: Nothing new at this time.

Herb Garden: See above.

Pond Foutain: Paul ordered and Ed and Paul installed the fountain. It should be advertised to attract visitors.  Mulch and or stone should be put under the solar panels in the spring.

IT LOOKS GREAT!

Deer Fencing: Put up on October 6^th should only take a few hours

Message board: Nothing new

New Business: Dead Alberta spruce needs to be removed.

Sandwich board with arrow showing where arboretum is discussed. Steve will check with the town Rental business could add the arboretum to things to do in Ellicottville.

Shed to be cleaned on the 15^th. Steve will trim the shrubs in front of the sign.

Gretchen asked if a new list of members could be done up.

Diane asked about woodchips. Steve will check with Matt.

Wreath making date will be set up for November or December.

Policy Review: nothing new at this time.

Motion to adjourn by Gretchen / Paul @ 12:45

Members present Steve, Laurie, Gretchen, Paul, Diane. Mike and Nan.

Next Meeting Tuesday October 14^th, 2025 at 11:00AM

Patricia Milks

Nannen Arboretum Society Inc.

Trustee Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025

• Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 10am by Steve.
•  Review and Approve Minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting. A motion was made by Gretchen/ Paul to approve minutes of July 14^th 2025 meeting. Carried
• Review Meeting Agenda
• Presentation Kim from CCE did a presentation on Creatures of the night She asked for suggestions to raise funds. Desert auction where members could bring deserts or a silent auction. Maybe have an elementary class help or the BOCES culinary class.
• Treasurer’s Report. Deposits and pay outs were reviewed. Motion to accept treasurer report by Diane/ Ed Carried
• Committee/Project Reports;
  • Technology – Nothing new to report
  • Tree Mapping and Signage: Mike put up a new sign and more signs are not done yet from Shubert’s.
  • Tree Maintenance and Pruning Plan
    • List will be reviewed with Ray. Trees that need pruning will be marked and an estimate will be done for the pruning.
    • There is a pine tree that needs to be removed.
  • Ground and infrastructure Maintenance
    • Al Cox area is still very wet. Area was dug up and no issue was found. Ben the engineer was talk to about this issue.
    • Electric at Northup area: Paul and Ray installed a new GFI outlet on 8/11/25
  • Communication / article to papers. Article was sent to a local paper. No one had seen it as of this meeting.
  • Volunteers
    • picnic went well and another one will be scheduled for September 15^th
    • review shed task board as a group – board was not brought to the meeting.
  • Education /Speakers
    • a request was sent to Cornelll for any new zoom topics for the fall.
    • Mike herb garden needs work.
    • Annette Church email suggestions for the area: remove invasive plants, thin out the ones you want to keep or replant the entire area and mulch before fall.
    • Possibly get a student group to help with it. Earth science or conservation class.
    • Steve will contact BOCE head and Mark Ward about these classes.
    • Bradly will still be contacted by Steve, about doing a program
  • Summer Art Program – nothing new at this time.
  • Memorial Program – nothing new at this time.
  • Community Relations/ Programs – Steve will offer a tour to the senior group for the end of September.
  • Ellicottville Town (Village) – It’s budget time again. Suggested to ask for $2500.00.
    • Money could go for a new path from main path to the pollinating area.
    • Millings could be used. The bridge needs to be repaired.
    • Maybe the town could evaluate it. Water needs to be diverted to the pond.
  • Field Trips: State Park Arboretum. Go as a group or on your own in October on a Monday.
  • Tree Wish List – nothing new at this time.
•  Unfinished Business
  • Dwarf Conifer Collection –Looks good, Needs a sign.
  • Pollinator Garden Area – discussed above.
  • Message Board – Needs to be updated with bulb planting information.
  • Pet Waste Containers – are being used.
  • Dogwood Collection – spray helped 2 out of 4.
  • Group B Tourism – Grant money could be used to draw in new visitors.
    • A new flyer could be designed to include Plantsoon.

• • Donations – Nothing new at this time.
  • Herb Garden – See above.
  • Visit Allegany State Park Arboretum – See above.
  • New Business- how will we be paying Pat Milks? A Check will be sent in the mail.
  • Policy Review – nothing new at this time.
  • A motion was made by Laurie / Steve for Paul to purchase a fountain kit and put it together.
  • Other fountain was going to be $9000 and the vendor wanted the money up front.

             Motion to adjourn by Gretchen / Mike @ 11:30

 Next Meeting Monday Sept 8^th, 2025 at 11:30AM

  Patricia Milks

Nannen  Arboretum  Society ,Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

May 12,2025 Ellicottville Town Center

Members attending: Mike Braun, Ed Chapman, Laurie Barrera, Gretchen Plough, Blair Hamilton, Steve Ward, Diane Smith and Paul Timkey

1. Approved agenda
2. Call to order and welcome
3. Minutes: The trustees considered the minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting. Gretchen moved and Blair seconded the motion.  It was approved and carried unanimously.
4. Guest Speaker: None
5. Treasurers Report: Laurie reported income of $319.05 for April 10 –May 10. Expenses totaled $897.02. Diane moved and Ed seconded to accept report. The motion was approved and carried by a unanimous vote.
6. Committee & Project Reports:
   • Technology- none
   • Tree Mapping, Inventory & Signage:
     • About 80% of our QR codes have been placed on signs
     • We have new concept of decal sign by Schuberts
     • Blair made a motion and Diane seconded to order 25 signs to try out
     • Donation sign is to be added beside the donation box
   • Tree Maintenance & Pruning Plan: none
   • Ground & Infrastructure Maintenence:
     • We are not really sure if chemicals going into pond are working?
   • Communication: None
   • Volunteers:  Suggested that we have a signup sheet for break time refreshments each week
   • Education Programs/Speakers:
     • Question was asked whether we redo tick program maybe in late June.
     • Consider asking Marcus Rosten- WNY Wilday Director for a fall program
     • Schedule a date for Brandon Webb and Tiffany Donaldson from ASP to visit us on a weekday
   • Community Relations: None
   • Memorial Program: None
   • Town of Ellicottville: None
   • Field Trips:
     • Great trip to Cornell Botanical Gardens on 5/14/25—maybe another trip in the fall?
   • Wish List:
     • We still need a spot for the Chestnut Oak Tree

7. Unfinished Business:
   • Mark Chudy contacted again about moving rock to Dwarf Conifer Garden
   • Nice job on both the Dwarf Conifer Garden and the Pollinator Garden!

8. New Business: None
9. Policy & By-Laws: None
10. Adjournment: Ed made a motion to adjourn and Paul seconded it. Next meeting will be June 9, 2025 at 11:30

Respectfully Submitted Diane Smith secretary

Nannen Arboretum Society Inc. Trustee Meeting

July 14, 2025 11:30AM

Meeting was called to order at 11: 30 by Steve

Members present were Steve Ward, Ed Chapman, Gretchen Plough, Mike Braun, Laurie Barrera, Diane Smith, and Paul Timkey

Also present, Pat Milks.

Minutes of June 9, 2025 meeting were approved.

Meeting Agenda was reviewed

Presentations: none

Treasurer’s Report: Laurie handed out profit loss statements showing deposits and money spent. Motion by Gretchen / Ed to approve report. Carried.

Committee/ Project Reports: none

Technology: Nothing new to report.

Tree Mapping and Signage: a new donation sign for entry along with introduction to Plantsoon will be obtained and placed near donation box.  Steve will contact Carol Fisher about doing article on the arboretum and Plantsoon.

Tree maintenance and Pruning Plan: Mike and Steve made an updated list of the trees that need to be pruned.  Volunteers will prune some. Steve will contact Bradley’s to get an estimate on ones that need professional trimming.

Ground and infrastructure Maintenance:

Water supply Al Cox area:

Pond looks better after water treatment was done with muck buster. Alge is better.

Pond depth was discussed.

A motion was made by Laurie / Mike to purchase a solar fountain for the pond. Carried

Town of Ellicottville will be asked about diverting some water into the pond from the northern border diversion ditch

Electric at Northrup area has not been repaired yet. Steve will look into this.

Steve talked to the lawn trimmers today, asking them to not get so close when trimming.

They are getting too close to the non-mulched trees and need to stay at the edge of the mulched ones.

Communication: nothing new.

Picnic for the volunteers will be held on 7/21/25 at noon. Dishes to pass will be brought.

Steve will take the task board in the shed home to review and update.

Education / speakers: Education for adults and kids. Merle (Bradley Tree) has offered to do a program this fall

Community Relations / Programs:

Rebecca Szpaicher will set up an art class in arboretum mid-August.

5TH grade program went well.

Memorial Program: nothing new

Ellicottville Town /Village Boards: Presentation on Plantsoon will be done in the fall

Field Trips: Possible trip to Cornell Arboretum or Cleveland Arboretum. Mike will get information. Allegany State Park is in the beginning stage of setting up an arboretum and would be a good field trip.

Tree Wish List

Mike would like a Red Maple planted on Arbor Day next year.

Unfinished Business

Dwarf Conifer Collection: Steve will contact Mark Chudy again about moving rocks.

Pollinator Garden Area: traffic in this area is still an issue. Steve is working on it.

Message Board: Steve will change to “Ticks” and fall “bulb Planting”.

Pet Waste Container – Mike will empty it today.

Dogwood Collection: Bed was cleaned out by Steve.

There was a discussion on overgrown gardens and where to purchase bulk top soil.

Group B Tourism: Tabled till next meeting.

Donations: nothing new.

Herb Garden: lots of work needs to be done with thinning the garden.

Steve submitted the NY Study of Public and Private Museums grant application which includes arboretums.

Next meeting   TUESDAY AUGUST 12TH  10AM

Motion made by Ed / Paul to adjourn at 12:30. Carried

Patricia Milks

Secretary

Nannen Arboretum Society, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

April 14, 2025 Ellicottville Town Center

Members attending: Mike Braun, Ed Chapman, Laurie Barrera, Gretchen Plough, Blair Hamillton, Diane Smith, Paul Timkey, and Steven Ward

• Approved agenda
• Call meeting to order and welcome.
• Minutes: The trustees considered the minutes of the March 10, 2025 meeting. Gretchen made a motion to accept the minutes and Ed seconded the motion. Motion was approved and carried by a unanimous vote.
• Guest Speaker: None
• Treasurer’s Report: Laurie reported income of $100.00 for the 3/10/25- 4/1/25 quarter. Expenses totaled $1345.72. Mike moved and Ed seconded to accept the report. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote. Laurie was given permission to renew our CD that is coming due.
• Committee & Project Reports:
  • Technology:

• • • We ordered and received 100 “S” tags for $350.00
    • Codes need to be assigned to the tree inventory
    • Blair will rivot tags to the existing tree signs
    • Mike is working on adding a donation button for pay pal on our main page.
  • Tree mapping Inventory and Signage: No Report
  • Tree Maintenance and Pruning Plan: No Report
  • Ground and infrastructure Maintenance:
    • Motion was made by Gretchen and seconded by Blair to hire Smith Creek Pond to address the algae, pond weed ,  and muck biotics.
  • Communication: None
  • Volunteers: Clean up set for Saturday April 26^th with a rain date of Monday April28th.
  • Education Program/ Speakers:
    • Thursday May 15^th we will have the ECS third graders.
  • Community Relationships/Outreach: No Report
  • Memorial Program:
    • We will be planting an oak tree in memory of Sue Blesy.
  • Town of Elllicottville:
    • Laurie will make our annual request for $ 50000.00 from the town.
    • Will offer Plantsoon Demo in the future.
  • Field Trips:
    • Cornell Botanical Gardens May 14^th. Meet at Town Hall at 8.00 AM.
  • Wish list:
    • Still thinking of border wish list for Fillmore Ave.
  • Arbor Day:
    • Held April 25^th at 11.00 am along with annual meeting.
    • Steve dug hole and planted the Hackberry tree.
    • Mike will do a presentation on Plantsoon.
    • Steve will speak about Forest Bathing
  • Pollinator Garden Area:
    • Paul has finished making new boards for small raised beds as well as a new standing raised bed.
    • Paul also finished making a trellis for our Dwarf Garden area.
• Unfinished Business: No Report
• New Business:
  • Board positions for Diane Smith, Gretchen Plough, Sue Blesy and Paul Timkey are up on 4/2025. We will need to replace a Vice President and Secretary.
• Policy and By-Laws: No Report
• Adjournment and next meeting: May 12^th at 11:30am. Laurie made a motion to adjourn with      Gretchen seconding it. Unanimous vote.

Respectfully submitted Diane Smith secretary