North Port Living: Mar. 20, 2026 | How We're Celebrating 25 Years of Tree City USA

In this episode of North Port Living, we speak with Ryan Pieper, Urban Forester with the City of North Port’s Natural Resources Division, about the Greenest Citizen Award, which is an initiative that recognizes residents who go above and beyond to care for the environment. Ryan explains how the community-driven nomination and voting process works, shares details about upcoming tree giveaways and the City’s Tree City USA recognition, and offers simple tips for residents who want to make their yards more Florida-friendly and environmentally conscious.To learn more, visit NorthPortFL.gov/Greenest