The Wellington Tree Board convened on March 5, 2025, to discuss various initiatives aimed at enhancing the community's green spaces and promoting environmental awareness. The meeting began with a review of the nomination process for property awards, where members expressed concerns about the anonymity of submissions and the lack of feedback for property owners who were not selected. A suggestion was made to encourage more nominations by having each board member nominate at least one property, which was met with general support.

The board also discussed the potential to expand award categories to include school gardens, which could engage students and promote native plantings. However, concerns were raised about the visibility of these gardens, as many are not accessible to the public. The board agreed to explore collaboration with the Garden Club to recognize school gardens while considering adjustments to the award criteria.

In a decisive vote, the board unanimously agreed to award the Raintree property for its landscaping efforts while opting not to grant an award to the Sage Avenue property due to its lack of native plants and overall appearance.

The meeting continued with a review of the annual work plan, where members proposed the addition of a wildflower planting initiative. The board discussed selecting a visible location for this project, emphasizing the importance of choosing areas that are not major thoroughfares to maintain aesthetic standards. Suggestions included trailheads and other community spaces that could benefit from wildflower plantings.

The board concluded with plans to finalize the wildflower project by June, aiming to prepare the selected area for planting in the fall, with the village of Wellington expected to support the initiative financially. Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to enhancing Wellington's green spaces and fostering community involvement in environmental stewardship.