City of Lincoln to hold tree planting event in celebration of Arbor Day and Tree City USA designation this Wednesday

 

[May 13, 2019] 

LINCOLN 

The City of Lincoln will hold a ceremonial tree planting in observance of Arbor Day and being recognized a Tree City USA community for the 18th year.

The Lincoln Street Department would like to invite anyone interested to attend this celebration to recognize our community’s commitment to a healthy urban forestry program.

The event will take place on Wednesday May 15, 2019, at 1:00 PM, at Lincoln Community High School near the circle drive at the gymnasium entrance.

Trees are assets to a community when properly planted and maintained. They help improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.

Lincoln achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

About the Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. More information is available at arborday.org

[Walt Landers, Lincoln Street Superintendent]