Trees for Posterity

Trees
for Posterity

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Trees Charlotte County
for Posterity
Charlotte County strives to maintain healthy
The Trees for Posterity program promotes the and diverse urban forests with long range
planting of trees in Charlotte County parks goals for their success in mind. Tree species
and open spaces as a rewarding and unique and locations will be selected with the donor
means of paying tribute, commemorating, and may be planted in one of many park
or celebrating special events or milestones. areas. Tree selections and planting locations
It enables you to make a lasting, living gift are chosen based on species, climate, soil con-
to your community by purchasing a tree and dition, light exposure, mature plant size, and
having it planted in recognition of someone appropriateness for placement in the County’s
close to you, or in honor of a special occasion parks and open spaces.
such as a birth, engagement, or graduation. Special tree requests will be considered and
Trees can also be purchased in lieu of flowers the County will try to remain flexible with
in memory of a loved one or friend. Milestones species selection within the environmental
which a tree may commemorate might parameters. Posterity Trees may be purchased
include a wedding, anniversary, retirement, throughout the year and will be planted by
holiday, new job, baptism, confirmation, and the Parks Division during the Spring and Fall
an employee or volunteer recognition. A tree planting seasons.
planting might also be the result of a project
by a scout troop, church group, school, club or Trees ordered before February 1 will be
service organization. Whether the reason for planted during the Spring season and
the planting is intimate or public, this visible trees ordered before July 1 will be planted
and vibrant reminder will provide beauty and during the Fall season.
shade for future generations to enjoy.

Each Posterity Tree costs $150. The trees are Trees are the best monuments that a man
15 gallon size and range from six to eight feet can erect to his own memory. They speak
in height. The trees have trunks ranging from his praises without flattery, and they are
one to one-and-a-half inches in diameter at blessings to children yet unborn.
the time of planting.
The Charlotte County Parks staff purchases, - Lord Orrery, 1749
plants, and maintains the trees to the
standards set for all park plantings.
The purchase of a Posterity Tree is a
contribution to your community and
therefore 100% tax deductible. After planting,
the Charlotte County Parks Division will send
you a map with the location of the tree noted.
You may also participate in the planting if
you choose. You will receive a certificate of
planting recognizing the honored person,
occasion, or event, and may add an entry
into the Trees for Posterity memorial book.
If requested, certificates will be sent to more
than one person.
To purchase a Tree for Posterity or for more
information, please contact the Charlotte
County Parks Manager at (941) 625-7529 or
visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Program and pricing subject to change.

MADD

MADD - Southwest Florida Chapter
Planting a Memory Tree
Charlotte Sports Park

Dedicated to the five April 23, 2004
Charlotte County Residents 10:30 a.m.
When you remember me, it means that
you have carried something of who I am PROGRAM
with you, that I have left some mark on Bruce Loucks, Charlotte County Administrator.....................................Introductions
Ann Marie Reno..........................................................Alarm Unit Manager, Lee County
who I am on who you are. Phillip Croy, MADD...................................................................................Charlotte Liaison
It means that you can summon me back Eric Burke, Deputy 1st Class.....................................Charlotte County Sheriff Office
to your mind even though countless years Amity Chandler.......................................Liaison of Charlotte County Drug Coalition
Ann Marie Reno............................................................................................................Closing
and miles may stand between us. These ribbons symbolize our commitment to fulfill the promise to:
It means that if we meet again, you will • Treat victims with dignity and compassion
know me, and hear my voice and speak • Offer victim assistance services and support
• Help victims understand and demand their legal rights
to me in your heart.

For as long as you remember me,
I am never entirely lost.

WHY PLANT A MEMORY TREE?

Trees are the oldest and largest biological systems on Earth. They live on sunlight, air, and water. Their branches reach high into the heavens in order to
capture the sunlight and air, while their roots reach far into the earth to absorb the water they need to stay alive. This is similar to how a victim of this violent
crime feels. Some will reach their hands up into the heavens looking for answers as to “Why?” In addition, their minds strive to refocus their sight on life rather

than death, while grief spasms may continue for a lifetime.

This tree will continue to breathe in carbon dioxide which we humans produce, and in turn will continue to breathe out oxygen which we humans need to
stay alive, which shows that trees and people are mutually dependent upon one another. MADD Southwest Florida will continue to support the victims of this
violent crime, by being good listeners, not being judgemental, reaching out in tangible ways, talking fondly of memories of our victims, and we will not let our

victims go through this journey alone.

Trees have been known to live for hundreds of years, as so will our memories of those who have been killed by drunk drivers.



Modern Woodmen of America

Bob McDuffy with Modern Woodmen of America Insurance
plants a live oak tree at McGuire Park in Port Charlotte.

A new beginning. 11.19.04

Modern Woodmen of America Camp 16886
2nd Donation

December 19, 2005
North Charlotte Regional Park

Sweetbay

April 29, 2005

Punta Gorda Garden Club



William H. Wishard, IV

Ron & Margaret Lejeune





Raymond R. Warner

May 7, 1934 - December 29, 2009

Raymond R. Warner





Doris Bartnik

Roger Davis



William Campbell

Anita Hall

Mary Poloson





Molly McHale

Raymond Etchison





William A. York

John & Jean Berlin

John Michael Berlin

Doyle Keaser

Michelle McCarthy

Christel Stawick

Betty Talburt

Charlotte County Florida
Proclamation

Whereas, Betty Talburt, who moved to Punta Gorda at the age of 79 from Miami, has contributed so much to
the environmental preservation cause of Charlotte County in a short time since retiring here; and
Whereas, Betty Talburt was instrumental in the creation of the Butterfly Society in Charlotte County, and in
obtaining funding for Harbor Heights Garden Club to beautify the Harbor Heights median; and
Whereas, this former business owner has continued to organize and assist in developing avenues to preserve,
promote and protect the environmental assets of our community, and was just recently elected as Executive
Secretary of the Republicans for Environmental Protection Organization for the State of Florida; and
Whereas, Betty Talburt has used her energy and talent since arriving in Charlotte County just a few years ago,
as a committed volunteer and supporter of numerous organizations including Charlotte County’s Phosphate effort
to preserve the Peace River Estuary, the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Babcock Preservation Partnership,
and Keep Charlotte Beautiful; and
Whereas, Charlotte County is an environmentally better place in which to live because of the many ideas
Betty Talburt has shared with other community leaders and the useful programs she has helped promote.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that May 9, 2006, shall be known as
BETTY TALBURT DAY

PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 9th day of May, 2006.
Board of County Commissioners of Charlotte County, Florida

Emily Naylor





Richard Bertler







James Van Guilder





Bette T. Nyvold

Charlotte County
Community Services

Trees for Posterity

Certificate of Planting

This tree has been donated and planted in honor of

Bette t. Nyvold

at ENGLEWOOD BEACH AT CHADWICK PARK
on this

10th day of MAY, 2019

Tommy Scott, Director
Charlotte County Community Services

A program of Charlotte County Government