Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee

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The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee preserves, protects and promotes town shade trees.

Because trees provide beauty, shade, breathable air, pure ground water, stable soil and habitat, the Committee concerns itself with getting trees properly selected, planted and cared for throughout the town, and taken into account in town policies and planning. We work in conjunction with the town tree warden to make Amherst a green and pleasant town. The Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Tree Warden and the Select Board on matters involving public shade trees, including, but not limited to: the replacement of specific dead or dying trees, the species recommended for replacements, the planting of additional trees at specific locations and the species recommended, and the level of funding necessary to carry out these and other recommendations. The committee also organizes projects such as:

Arbor Day Poster Contest
Neighborhood Tree Planting
First Saturday of the month planting

Shade Tree Committee Meetings
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:00pm (may be subjected to change)
Location: Town Hall

10/28/2026

Checking out Atkins reservoir today

10/15/2026

Leaf pick up days 🍁

🍂🌍 Attention Amherst residents! The Department of Public Works' curbside leaf collection starts on Monday, October 26.

Make sure to have your bagged leaves in 30-gallon paper biodegradable bags at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day. Leaf bags are no longer sold at the DPW or Transfer Station, but they are available from many local retailers. Please note: there is no curbside collection of loose leaves, they can be brought to the Transfer Station if you have a current sticker.

🍁 Monday, October 26: East and West Amherst
🍁 Tuesday, October 27: South Amherst
🍁 Wednesday, October 28: North Amherst
🍁 Thursday, October 29: Central Amherst
🍁 Friday, October 30: This day is reserved as a make-up day.
🍁 Weather permitting; the same routes will be used for a second collection during the week of November 30.

Find more details at https://www.amherstma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4009

10/13/2026

There were some stubborn holes to dig this Saturday, but taking turns on the pickax got it done!
What other opportunities do you have where you get to work the pickax? We sure know how to have fun on a sunny afternoon!

10/13/2026

What a great weekend for some forest bathing!!!
Share your photos with us!

10/10/2026

Vote for your favorite!

10/07/2026

Please join us for our 2nd Saturday planting!
We are planting trees this Saturday on High Street and along Main Street. 🌳

10/03/2026

As I was enjoying some of that beautiful weather today at Quabbin Reservoir, I happened upon this little menace
He never knew what hit him

09/20/2026

Thank you big time to UMass Amherst volunteers in their MASSIMPACT Day of Service!
What a perfect day for planting trees & making a difference in our community!

09/15/2026

Our Saturday Planting this month is on a special day to make the most of UMass's day of service.
This Saturday, September 19, the committee will participate in MassImpact, UMass’s annual day of service. The public is welcome to join students in planting trees along High Street and North Whitney.
Meet at Amherst Regional Middle School at 10:am,
and bring a shovel if possible.

Address

4 Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA
01002

Website

http://www.amherstma.gov/index.aspx?NID=214

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