In an effort to understand and treat the Emerald Ash Borer problem, the city continues to look for ways to stay ahead of the problem.

The Emerald ash Borer is an exotic, invasive beetle that is having a significant impact on the city's urban forest.

More than 28 percent of the city's trees (both on public and private land) are Ash trees.

The detection process will allow the city's horticulture division to detect the problem before it becomes unmanageable.

Depending on the size of the tree, some of the smaller trees will be removed and the larger trees will be treated.   

The removal of the trees will allow the city to diversify it's urban forest. The city will look to replace the trees with Oaks, Sycamores, Gingkos, Horse Chestnuts and Buckeyes among others.

Efforts to fund the building of Food Enterprise & Economic Development Kitchens, a food business incubator, will continue on Tuesday, June 21 when the organization hosts a Summer Solstice Sampler event at Capital Brewery.

"We’re not only looking to raise money for construction of the facility, we’re also hoping to connect with potential users of the community kitchen, such as entrepreneurs, food cart operators and those looking to gain new job skills,"  FEED event managerJodi Pathmann said.

The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and goes until sundown, will feature a live performance from the band Sweetgrass.

Advanced tickets are $33 or $38 at the door and include appetizers and desserts from local restaurants, as well as a cash bar.

In addition, FEED will host a silent auction, with all bidding conducted at www.feedkitchens.org.