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The Amazing Leaf

Oct 30, 2024

This, the third article published in the Lake City Graphic this summer relating to tree and plant science, provides additional information about the amazing leaf. Did you know that leaves can help protect themselves by synthesizing chemicals that are so foul tasting that leaf-eating predators are...

Young cottonwood trees provide shade for Lake City residents

Aug 28, 2024

Three Lake City residents enjoy relaxing in Ohuta Park in shade provided by young Cottonwood trees that were planted as seedlings less than three years ago. In September 2021, city officials and other community residents including members of the Lake City Tree Advisory Committee volunteered to...

How to be a Tree City USA

Aug 28, 2024

Being designated a Tree City USA, which Lake City has been for 19 years, by the Arbor Day Foundation means the city is dedicated to planting, maintaining and protecting the woody plants in our town. To be such a city there are four requirements: 1. Have a tree committee. 2. Have a tree...

The science of tree communication

Jul 17, 2024

People sometimes talk to trees. Trees inspire us, comfort us, offer us places to meet and visit, and remind us that life is dynamic and precious. Many trees in our own city are the oldest living links to our past, and if they could talk, they could tell us interesting stories. But whereas trees can...

Ackermann donates to city’s tree fund

Feb 28, 2024

Dr. Mike Ackermann (left) of Ackermann Total Eye Care, presents a check for $1,000 for the city of Lake City’s tree fund. Accepting is Dean Flugstad, a member of the Lake City Tree Advisory Committee. Ackermann “feels very strongly that trees are an essential part the city’s character and beauty as...

Trees need water

Jul 27, 2022

If you are uncomfortable being out in the heat these days, imagine being a tree. Like postmen, they are out in all kinds of weather, wind, cold, and extreme heat. And this time of year, like the rest of us, they could use a long cool drink to help them weather this heat. In the last few years City...

Memorial trees planted at Hok-Si-La Arbor Day ceremony

May 25, 2022

A group of local citizens and Shamla family members gathered May 21 at Hok-Si-La Park in Lake City to plant four trees in Rebecca Shamla’s memory and one tree to recognize retiring Park Manager Joanne Klees for her 20 years of service to the park. City Councilmember Faye Brown read the mayor’s...

Arbor Day celebration set for May 21 at Hok-Si-La

May 11, 2022

Come join us at 9 a.m. on May 21 in Hok-Si-La Park to celebrate Arbor Day, and all the gifts provided by the trees that surround us. This year we will be planting a tree in honor of Joanne Klees, who is retiring after 20 years of managing the park. Joanne has steadfastly protected the natural...

Foundation announces tree planting initiative

Apr 20, 2022

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation, under its “Community Beautification” thrust, has announced a new fundraising initiative to provide financial support for planting more trees throughout our community. Spearheaded by a gift from Dean and Joanne Flugstad, this effort will match...

Planting eagle perches in Ohuta Park

Oct 20, 2021

In windy and cool weather Oct. 13, about half a dozen people – including members of the City of Lake City staff and the city’s forestry advisory commission – were shoveling holes in the ground at Ohuta Park. It was slow going thanks to soil compaction and dry weather, but eventually they had holes...