THE OFFICIAL TOWN OF WINDSOR NEWSLETTER
WINDSOR MATTERS DECEMBER 2021
WINTER WATERING TIPS
Maintaining Trees and Shrubs During Winter Drought Conditions This winter season is off to an abnormally dry start. According to the US Drought Monitor, Weld and Larimer Counties are experiencing areas of moderate to severe drought. Unless your yard uses xeriscaping, when conditions are right, occasional winter watering for trees, shrubs and perennials can be a good practice. Windsor’s Forestry Division offers these tips to residents: • During winter months, it is best to leave home irrigation systems turned off. Water left in the system will freeze and may cause damage to pipes and equipment. Instead, use a hose or watering can to deliver water to plants. • During periods of time without rain or snow and only when temperatures are 40 degrees and above, water one to two times per month. • Do not water if the ground is frozen, as the water will not be absorbed. If a screwdriver can be easily pushed into the ground, it’s not frozen. • As a general rule, provide a tree with 10 gallons of water for each inch of trunk diameter during a single watering. Do not over-water! Adding mulch around trees and other plants can help them better retain water all year long. And last but not least, consider making a New Year’s resolution to replace water-thirsty plants and shrubs with drought-tolerant xeriscaping, also known as a water wise landscaping solution. For information about Windsor’s Forestry Division, visit windsorgov.com/ Forestry. For more information about seasonal tree care, visit the Colorado State Forestry Service website at csfs.colostate.edu.
Discuss Community and Regional Issues with Mayor Paul Rennemeyer
3rd Fridays | 10 - 11 a.m. Community Recreation Center Aspen Room
2nd Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location Varies
For a complete schedule and details, visit windsorgov.com.
Homemade for the Holidays
Gingerbread Houses From gumdrop lanes to elaborate roofs of frosting, kids will receive all the supplies they need to create an edible gingerbread house during this fun, creative, and messy workshop. Kids will take inspiration from real historic houses to make their gingerbread masterpieces. Leave the clean-up to us. The cost is $20/child. Space is limited. Register today!
Sat., Dec. 11 • 11am-12pm
Community Recreation Center • Oak Room COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 250 N. 11th Street 970-674-3500 | recreationliveshere.com |
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Town of Windsor
Christmas Tree Recycling Program EASTMAN PARK SOUTH, LAKU LAKE ROAD DECEMBER 28-JANUARY 30 The Town of Windsor will recycle live Christmas trees at no cost for residents at Eastman Park South near Treasure Island Demonstration Garden off Laku Lake Road. Trees must be free of decorations including wire, hooks, tinsel, tags, plastic and lights. Artificial trees are not accepted. Forestry Division | 970-674-2440 | recreationliveshere.com/Forestry
GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS, HEALTH AND SELF-CARE
WINDSOR COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Give your friends or loved ones a punch card, membership or childcare tokens to the Windsor Community Recreation Center this holiday season. Our budget-friendly 80,000 square-foot facility offers fitness classes, swimming pools, a hot tub, indoor track, open gym, daycare and much more.
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