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■ Hire 12 local youth to participate in the CFC crews. ■ Hold a 5-day training week for CFC crews to learn about tree care, nature -based climate solutions, heat, and the safe use of tools and equipment. ■ Focus on 2 sites in the City of Boulder and 2-3 sites in Lafayette and Louisville (1-2 each) that can sustain new plantings and care. Tree Tender Program: • Continue to develop and support the Tree Tender volunteer base in the City of Boulder, and expand the development of Tree Tender working groups to support each participating county municipality. o KPI's: ■ 2 community wide training sessions in the City of Boulder, and one or more sessions in Lafayette and/or Louisville. ■ 3 continuing education sessions (at schools, in communities, etc.) • Offer continued engagement opportunities throughout the year for Tree Tenders by providing opportunities to volunteer at events, tree plantings, community and parks based projects, support private homeowners, support low income low canopy areas, happy hours and social events. Activate neighborhood Tree Tender volunteer support throughout the year, particularly after the CFC crews finish activities on August 9th. o KPI's: ■ Offer at least 6 opportunities for Tree Tenders to stay engaged. ■ Begin to develop a plan for "neighborhood tree champions" so that Tree Tenders get assigned areas and tasks to help care for the canopy throughout the communities. Planting Sites & Information: Stage 1 City of Boulder: • Crestview Elementary & Park (planning stage) o PLAY - TBD • San Juan del Centro community (planning stage) o PLAY/Rotary Clubs - 6-7 trees: species TBD (size TBD) • Valmont Bike Park o PLAY / Boulder Forestry - 12 trees: Shingle Oak & Hackberry (large, ball & burlap) • BCSIS o PLAY / Shade Committee - 10-14 trees: species TBD (size TBD) • Fairview High School & Harlow Platts Park o PLAY/ C4CA - 14 trees: Hawthorn, Chokecherry, Hackberry, Gambel Oak (large, ball & burlap)