SUBJECT: GENERAL BUSINESS
Title
Arbor Day Proclamation
Body
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
PRESENTER: Patrick Hammer, Parks & Recreation Director
Mayor Carroll, Sponsor
FISCAL INFORMATION: N/A
Cost as Recommended:
Balance Available:
Budget Line Item Number:
New Appropriation Required:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept Proclamation
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Arbor Day was originally started in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, whose vision helped transform a treeless plain into a landscape with millions of trees statewide. Other states soon followed with Arbor Day proclamations, and by the 1880’s schools were celebrating the event nation-wide. The complete history for Arbor Day can be found by visiting <http://www.arborday.org/arborday>.
The Town of Erie plans to celebrate Arbor Day 2020 on Saturday, April 25th. The Town and the Erie Tree Board invite residents to share in the Arbor Day Celebration which will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Crescent Park. Planned activities include: hands-on tree planting, activities for children, refreshments, drawings for prizes, free tree seedlings, and educational information.
On behalf of the Tree Board and the Parks & Recreation Department, we request that the Board proclaim April 25, 2020 as Arbor Day in the Town of Erie.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
2. Arbor Day Flyer