10/08/2026
Remove an invasive tree. Get rewarded!
The City of Lovelandās Green Bounty Program: Pear Removal Reward is offering five City of Loveland residents $180 toward the purchase of a new native tree when they remove a mature Callery pear tree from their property.
Callery pearsāincluding Bradford and Cleveland Select varietiesāare invasive and can crowd out native plants, reduce wildlife habitat, spread rapidly and have weak branches that are prone to storm damage.
How to participate:
⢠Remove a mature Callery pear tree from your property
⢠Take before-and-after photos
⢠Submit your details and photos to Shawn Hartness at [email protected]
⢠Purchase a new native tree with your $180 reward before December 31, 2026
Not sure if your tree is a Callery pear? A photo of the tree is required, and iNaturalist can help with identification. You can also contact Shawn at [email protected] if youād like someone to take a look.
The promotion begins Monday, October 12. Help replace invasive pears with native trees that support birds, pollinators and wildlife while making Loveland healthier and more resilient. š±
Five rewards available. More details at https://loom.ly/uBfklo4