MONROE — Does your organization or group have an interest in investing in local community and leadership legacy? Green County Leaders (GCL) is currently accepting leadership tree applications for spring of 2026.

Any nonprofit, municipality, school, or business may apply to be a host site of a leadership legacy tree. GCL will fund the planting of one tree and the inclusion of an engraved metal sign with the Nelson Henderson quote, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” 

The chosen entity would purchase and plant the tree and install the sign. Financial cost of the tree up to $150 and of the sign would be covered by GCL. The entity would take care of the tree and share a photo and quote regarding the tree’s symbol of leadership legacy. GCL will reach out after one year for a follow-up check-in (another photo and quote) to recognize that legacy is ongoing.

To submit a leadership tree application, complete the application form (found on the Extension Green County website) and send it to Victoria Solomon at victoria.solomon@wisc.edu by Tuesday, March 31. Your entity’s application will be reviewed by the GCL Board of Directors, which will make a decision in April. The chosen host site will be recognized at the GCL graduation ceremony (1:30-4:30 p.m., May 13 at Hawk’s Mill Winery in Browntown). 

For more information about Green County Leaders or leadership trees, contact Victoria Solomon, Community Development Educator with UW-Madison Division of Extension Green County at (608) 328-9440 or via email at victoria.solomon@wisc.edu.