Log on, pick a tree

It’s time, once again, to pick your favorite tree for the Austin Tree of the Year Awards. Nominations open on Saturday, and members of the public are invited to pick the best: small tree, large tree, schoolyard tree, story tree and unique tree (though it’s perfectly fine to nominate multiple trees in each category). A news release from TreeFolks, which hosts the awards with the city of Austin, notes that trees must be in a public or business space in Austin. Nominators who pick winning trees in the five categories will receive an award “for their dedication towards nature in Austin.” A list of last year’s winners can be found here.