Hawkes Tree Farm celebrated as Tree Farm of the Year

Gerry and Karen Hawkes were celebrated with the Tree Farm of the Year award last weekend for their farm, which has been in the family for nearly 50 years. The event celebrating the milestone achievement featured guided walks, equipment demonstrations, and an award ceremony.

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Ethan Hawkes, Gerry’s son, and his two-year-old daughter Ava during the award ceremony.

Gerry Hawkes holds the Tree Farm award sign as his wife, Karen, holds the 50 year anniversary sign, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.

Everett Hawkes, 7, makes a bluebird house.

Gerry Hawkes describes safety improvements he made to a trailer for carrying logs. Hawkes is also known for his skills as an inventor.

Hawkes demonstrates using a heel boom for picking up logs that he made for the front of his tractor.

Gerry Hawkes listens to an attendee during the special event.