2018 Awesome Tree Contest

The 2018 Awesome Tree Contest has closed.  Thank you for all the wonderful nominations.  Winners will be announced at our annual meeting.  More information about date and time to be announced soon.

The categories for 2018 are:

My favorite tree in Burlington  (justify your choice)
Kid’s Choice (for ages twelve and under, explain your selection)
Picture Perfect
Survivor (shows it has overcome adversity and lived)
Habitat Tree (one that gives a home for something special) It could be bird nests, cavities for mammals, bat roosts, insects, woodpeckers, and tree frogs. Could be a tree encouraging a particularly interesting fungus or providing the shade for woodland understory plants. Please tell us about the tree and what environment it helps create.

All trees MUST be located in the City of Burlington.  Entries must be received by October 1st to win! Winning trees from the past 10 years are not eligible in the same category. A list of past winners from the last ten years is available in the menu on the right.

Great prizes donated by these local businesses and organizations: Champlain Valley Compost,  ArtsRiot, Bibens Ace Hardware on North Avenue,  Vermont Dept of Forest, Parks and Recreation, Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront,  and Seventh Horizon Design Company.