SUBJECT:
Title
Arbor Day Proclamation, Sponsor Council Member Brian O’Connor
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
Department
PRESENTER: Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks & Recreation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
On behalf of the Tree Board and the Parks & Recreation Department, staff requests the Town Council to proclaim April 26, 2025, as Arbor Day in the Town of Erie.
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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 proclamations, and by the 1880’s schools were celebrating the event nationwide.
The Town plans to celebrate its 27th Arbor Day Celebration on April 26. The Town and the Erie Tree Board invite residents to share in the celebration which will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Erie Community Park. Planned activities include tree planting, tree giveaways, activities for children, prizes, food trucks, and educational information.
On behalf of the Tree Board and the Parks & Recreation Department, we request that the Town Council proclaim April 26 as Arbor Day in the Town of Erie.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Attractive Community Amenities
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Environmentally Sustainable
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT:
1. Arbor Day Proclamation