City of West Lafayette, Indiana

Tree Fund Committee

Who are we?

The West Lafayette Tree Fund was formed in 1981 with the adoption of the original West Lafayette Landscape Ordinance. We are citizens who care about making our city green.

Our Goals...

Our primary goal is to plant trees and implement landscaping projects in the public right-of-way. We work in cooperation with property owners to enhance the beauty of the streets of West Lafayette. Additionally, we usually complete one or two large planting projects each year. All Tree Fund initiatives are financed by private donations which are augmented by matching grants when available.

Our Accomplishments...

Planted Sagamore Parkway with 350 trees plus roses, sumac, inkberry and evergreen shrubs from Yeager Road to Soldiers Home Road
Planted street trees, spruce and deciduous shrubs along Salisbury Street from Kent Avenue to Kalberer Road
Beautified the Wiggins wall with viburnums and daylilies
Planted Cumberland Avenue and medians with street trees from Salisbury Street to Sagamore West
Planted trees along Kalberer from Soldiers Home Road to Yeager Road
Added street trees to neighborhoods including University Farm, Bar Berry Heights, New Chauncey and more
Initiated Operation Releaf - a program that replaces trees that have been lost due to age, vandalism and car accidents along city streets
Planted trees and shrubs on the 231 interchange of the Harrison Bridge

Check out the Tree Fund Report 2010-2011 for our latest goals and achievements!

You can make a difference!

The Tree Fund relies on volunteers. If you would like to be a part of future projects, make a donation, or attend a meeting, give us a call! Anyone is welcome to join our efforts. Volunteers might help by...

Planting
Planning
Mulching
Watering
Pruning
Being a Tree Fund Member

Don't want to get your hands dirty? No time to spare?

That's ok...

Most people participate in the West Lafayette Tree Fund by making an annual donation. If you can help, make a check to the West Lafayette Tree Fund and send it to the address below.

Thank You!

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