The City of Rome Tree Board

Our Mission
The City of Rome’s Tree Board is dedicated to planning, caring for, and preserving trees and shrubs, along the City's right-of-ways and public spaces. We work to ensure that the natural beauty of our city is maintained, fostering a healthy and sustainable environment for all to enjoy.

2025 Tree Board Meeting Schedule

Tree Board meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Tuesday in the Rome-Floyd ECO Center. Meetings are open to the public.

• January: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• March: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• May: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• July: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• September: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• November: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Meeting Location:
Rome-Floyd ECO Center

393 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome, GA. 30161

The City of Rome Tree Board offers a variety of programs to promote the appreciation and care of trees in our community. These programs allow the public to get involved in local initiatives and help further our mission of preservation and sustainability.

Arbor Day Celebration:
Arbor Day is a special event held annually to celebrate and promote the planting and care of trees. The City of Rome Tree Board organizes a community event every February to engage citizens of all ages in tree planting, education, and stewardship. The celebration includes planting trees in public spaces, educational programs for schools, and outreach to local organizations to encourage the planting of trees throughout our community.

Memorial Arboretum
The Memorial Arboretum is a unique project designed to honor and remember loved ones through the planting of trees. Individuals or families can dedicate trees in memory or celebration of a person or event, creating a lasting tribute in a serene, green space. The Tree Board contributes to the city’s urban forest while providing a meaningful way to commemorate important milestones.

The Memorial Arboretum, located behind the Emperor's Stadium and Ridgeferry Park, has long been a beautiful destination to admire the trees dedicated in honor of loved ones. However, due to space limitations, this area is no longer accepting new tree dedications.

A new Memorial Arboretum has been established along the scenic Mount Berry Trail, located off Cologni Way. This picturesque trail provides a peaceful setting for individuals to pay homage to loved ones by dedicating a tree. It's a wonderful way to create a lasting tribute while enhancing the beauty of our city's green spaces.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about any of our programs or have a specific topic to bring before the board, please contact:
Hannah Bagley
Phone: (706) 236-4456
Email: hbagley@romega.us