Tree of the Year with Kirkwood Mayor Gibbons

Host: Mayor Liz Gibbons & the Kirkwood Urban Forestry Commission
Location: Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Event Space (Strauss)

Join Mayor Liz Gibbons for the annual Tree of the Year celebration, a signature initiative dedicated to enhancing Kirkwood’s historic urban forest. This community event highlights a featured native species selected for its resilience and ecological value to our local landscape.

Event Highlights:

• Mayor’s Vision: Remarks from Mayor Gibbons on her "green vision" for maintaining Kirkwood’s canopy.

• Expert Keynote: Insights from leading arborists on sustainable planting and tree stewardship.

• Community Resources: Educational tables hosted by the Kirkwood Urban Forestry Commission, Missouri Department of Conservation, and local volunteer groups.

Celebrate "The Greentree City" and learn how you can help grow a more vibrant, sustainable Kirkwood for future generations.