Beautifying Downtown: In 2009, DTR neighbors initiated a project to plant 22 redbud trees to honor the memory of Cooper Mack. The presence of the neighborhood redbuds signaled new beginnings, hope and love.

• Cooper, the son of John and Harriet Mack, grew up in Downtown Rogers and was a graduate of Rogers High School. 

• He studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. 

• Upon graduation, he worked as an architect, and was practicing in London, England, when he was diagnosed with leukemia and lost his battle at age 26.

This initiative has brought joy to residents and visitors of Downtown Rogers for 15 years. The devastation of the May 26, 2024 tornadoes inspired neighbors to revive the effort, this time to beautify even more residential streets throughout Downtown Rogers and beyond. The goal is to help replace the many trees were damaged or destroyed.

Picture this…spring arrives…people come from far and wide…all to see our neighborhoods ALIVE with redbuds in bloom!  Rogers can be a spring destination when we all choose to plant a redbud tree. The trees may be planted in front, back, or side yards. (Check with any neighborhood association requirements that apply.) Do you already have a redbud? Plant another! Let these trees be a symbol of beauty and hope after the storm.

What they’re saying: Harriet Mack is working with Bradford Yard Living + Landscape to order trees to be planted by homeowners and business owners. Their goal is to let these trees be a symbol of beauty and hop after the storm.

How you can help: If you have space to plant one or more red bud trees, you are invited to help beautify Rogers and Northwest Arkansas. You may place your order through Harriet Mack and prepay for your selection of trees.

Eastern Redbud Trees: Features heart-shaped leaves that emerge with a reddish color, turning dark green as summer approaches and then yellow in the fall. They reach 15-20-30 feet in height and 15 - 35 feet spread. Choose from 5 gallon, $100 each, or 7 gallon, $160 each

Burgundy Hearts Redbud: Foliage emerges with heart shaped, shimmering red-purple leaves that retains burgundy color through the summer and turns to shades of yellow in fall. They reach 15 - 20 feet in height with a 20 - 25 feet spread. Choose from 5 gallon, $100 each, or 7 gallon, $160 each.

Let them do the work: Bradford Yard Living + Landscaping is also available to plant your trees. Contact them for pricing and scheduling. Bradford Yard Living + Landscaping, 1605 Prairie Creek Dr., Rogers, AR, 479-636-8393

Give support without getting dirty: If you don’t have a space for trees, but would like to contribute to this effort, you may may a gift of any amount.

Harriett Mack is taking orders: Place your order and make payment by September 1.

• Provide your name, address, phone number and email.

• List the quantity and variety of trees seleccted

• Make payment by check or VENMO.

• Send checks by mail to The Macks, 617 S 6th St., Rogers, AR 72756 or

• Send payment by Venmo @harrietmack. Her phone number is
  479-936-0004.

   

Here is another tree restoration initiative. Ozark Beer Company is partnering with LIMB BY LIMB

• 5,000 Native Arkansas Trees will be delivered to Ozark Beer Company in January 2025
• Trees will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
• These seedlings will be free to the public
• Trees are being purchased through donations and $2 from every pint of American IPA at Ozark Beer Company will be donated to Canopy Recovery. 
• Learn more at www.ozarkbeercompany.com/trees