Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Donates Trees to Rolling Meadows Golf Course

Through the years, hundreds of trees have been planted at Rolling Meadows, Ash and maple were often the variety of choice in the late 70’s and 80’s. Unfortunately, the Emerald Ash Borer started crossing the United States in the early 2010’s leaving swaths of dead trees.  Since 2016 over 300 ash trees have had to be removed from the Golf Course due to damage from the ash borer. This removal has changed the aesthetics at Rolling Meadows and landscape of the property.

In support of one of Rotary International’s Areas of Focus, the Environment, Fond du Lac Noon Rotary recently donated landscape quality trees to Rolling Meadows Golf Course, to replace some of the ash trees lost to the emerald ash borer and sugar maple trees that have aged out at Rolling Meadows.  Rotarians were involved in the project creation, tree selection, and final tree location on the course. Rolling Meadows Golf Course was responsible for planting the trees and the ongoing maintenance.  The project was funded by the Noon Rotary Club with support from a Rotary District 6270 grant.

The landscape quality trees selected consist of 2 Overcup Oaks, 2 Northern Red Oaks and a Willow Oak.  A Brandy Wind Scarlet Maple Tree and an American Beech Tree complete the tree selection.  The trees are located between holes #23 & #24 and will provide a beautiful barrier between the holes. The Beech tree, while slow growing lives over 200 years and will provide shade for generations!

Fond du Lac Noon Rotary was established in 1919. The Club supports Fond du Lac area charities and youth scholarships, along with Rotary International causes including the erdication of polio.  To learn more about Fond du Lac Noon Rotary,  visit us at www.fdlrotary.com, check out our Facebook page or contact us at fdlnoonrotary@gmail.com

Rolling Meadows, a Fond du Lac County park, opened in 1972 as a 18-hole public golf course.  In 1996 a new layout opened creating a 27 hole championship golf course.  Prairie grass, woods, water and a 10-acre wetland accent the layout’s natural look. These areas are home to foxes, deer, small mammals, owls and birds along with a annual hatch of red-tailed hawks.  For more information visit www.rollingmeadowsgolfcourse.com.