For the last few years, our urban forestry team has been writing social media posts for Wisconsin communities to post during Arbor Week. We encourage you to use social media to celebrate the many benefits of trees and inform the public on proper tree care. Here are some tips to get your messages noticed followed by sample social media posts.
- Use pictures of local trees in your posts to inspire community members to get out and explore the local urban forest.
- Share pictures of past tree-planting events to generate enthusiasm.
- Ask a question to encourage engagement.
- Include links to more information.
- Share stories about interesting local trees such as the oldest tree, the biggest tree, the most unique-looking tree or a tree that has survived a catastrophic event.
- Do you have any local celebrities in your community? Have the mayor or a librarian or school superintendent share stories about their favorite trees.
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