The City of Fishers has announced the launch of an all-new Tribute Tree Program, inviting residents to commemorate their loved ones and special occasions by donating trees that will enrich the city’s parks and public spaces. This innovative program offers a simple online portal for residents to request and coordinate tree plantings in their preferred locations within several Fishers parks.
Through the application process, applicants can choose the perfect spot in Fishers’ picturesque parks, and the trees will be planted with the expert guidance and assistance of the Fishers Department of Public Works. Furthermore, residents will have the opportunity to hold a tree-planting ceremony, allowing them to honor their loved ones in a meaningful way.
The Tribute Tree Program includes three distinct categories of trees:
- Planting a tree in memory: This serves as a living tribute that benefits both present and future generations, allowing residents to keep the memory of their loved ones alive in a vibrant and natural setting.
- Planting a tree in honor: Residents can show their appreciation for a loved one, someone who has touched lives, or an individual who has served or is currently serving their country. This category offers a unique way to express gratitude and respect.
- Planting a tree in celebration: Residents can celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, graduations, weddings, new births, anniversaries, and more by planting a tree in their chosen park. It’s a distinctive way to mark life’s significant milestones.
It’s worth noting that applicants are responsible for the maintenance and care of each tribute tree they plant. The Department of Public Works retains the right to remove trees that have degenerated or become damaged and is not responsible for replacement post-installation.
The Tribute Tree Program joins a list of other initiatives in the City of Fishers designed to honor and remember loved ones. These include the “Honor a Hero” program, which allows residents to purchase a brick paver or light pole banner in honor of an armed services member, and the “Angel of Hope Memorial” at Heritage Park, presented by the Fishers Parks Foundation, which offers memorial pavers dedicated to lost children.
For more information about the Tribute Tree Program and to access the online portal for tree donations, please visit fishers.in.us/TributeTree.