Adopt-a-Tree Program

Sponsored by the GTNA in Cooperation with the Madison Parks Foundation

Since 2016, six ash trees—three in Norman Clayton Park and three in Sunridge Park—have been treated every three years to prevent infestation by the Emerald Ash Borer. The trees are prominent fixtures in both parks, providing ample shade for the main park area and pavilion at Norman Clayton Park and shade for the playground area in Sunridge Park. Photos of these trees are at the right. 

Without the treatment every three years, these magnificent shade trees will die within 4-6 years. They cannot be replaced quickly.

During the summer of 2022, GTNA worked with Madison City Parks Department, Madison Parks Foundation, and Capital City Tree Experts (now SavATree) to promote and raise funds, and assess and treat the six ash trees in our parks.

Our generous Greentree neighbors donated over $1,550 dollars to treat the trees. Another generous neighbor continued to pay for the treatment of the ash tree in Greentree – Chapel Hills Park near the pond along the bike/walking path.

Starting in 2025, the Madison Parks department is funding the Ash Tree Treatments. We appreciate that commitment to keeping our Ash trees healthy!
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