In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, Concord is planting 250 trees. This living monument, coordinated by the Concord250 Permanent Memorials Subcommittee, celebrates Concord’s revolutionary past, as well as its aspirations for the future.
Concord250 250 Trees FAQ’s
Updated September 2024
Where will the trees be planted?
Sites have been identified all over Town, including on school
campuses. Some trees will be planted as individual street trees, and in other places, where
space allows, trees will be planted in small groves.
When will the trees be planted?
Planting will take place over three seasons, starting in the fall
of 2024, continuing through spring 2025 and wrapping up in the fall of 2025.
What kinds of trees will be planted? A working group has compiled a list of suitable trees, all
of which are native to the northeastern United States. Every planting site will be assessed to
make sure the tree that’s being planted is the best choice for the conditions at that site.
How will you make sure the trees are maintained? A contractor will be hired to do most of
the 250 Trees work. The contract will cover procurement, installation, monthly monitoring for
one year, and watering and warranty for two years.
How much will this cost?
We won’t know exactly how much the project will cost until it goes to bid in the fall of 2024. A
single street tree may cost as much as $1,600 to purchase, plant, water and maintain for the
first two years, but savings can be found in planting smaller trees in off-street locations.
Town Meeting voters have committed $125,000 in Community Preservation Funds, and an
additional $125,000 will come from American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Do you need to raise additional funds?
Yes! At this time, it is best to direct such gifts to the Town gift fund that has been established
specifically for donations to the 250th celebration.
All gifts should be accompanied by a memo or letter clearly indicating that the gift is intended for the Commemorative Tree Fund or 250 Trees for the 250th.
The Town of Concord has established a special gift fund exclusively for the 250th celebration. All gifts should be accompanied by a memo or letter clearly indicating that the gift is intended for the Commemorative Tree Fund or 250 Trees for the 250th.
Donations can be made through the Town’s website:
https://concordma.gov/3098/Concord250-Executive-Committee
Checks can be mailed to:
Town House
ATTN: Concord250 Exec. Committee
22 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
More questions or to let us know you’re planting a tree?
Email 250ConcordTrees@gmail.com
Gifts of any size are appreciated!
$50 – Will fund two gator watering bags
$175 – Will fund one small tree for planting in a grove
$350 – Will fund one large street tree
$700 – Will fund four small trees for planting in a grove
$1,600 – Will fund the purchase, planting, and two years of maintenance for one large street tree
