The City of Escanaba will celebrate National Arbor Day on Friday, April 26th at 1:00 PM, near the tennis courts in Ludington Park. Arbor Day is an acknowledgement of the importance of trees and plants in our daily lives. Ultimately, the goal is to raise awareness of the many benefits trees provide.
For the 19th year, Escanaba has received the “Tree City USA” certification. Requirements for this designation are: a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita; a Tree Board or Forestry Department to develop and administer a comprehensive community tree management program; a community tree ordinance; and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
Also, for the 9th year in a row, we would like to thank the American Transmission Company (ATC) for their generous donation to our annual Arbor Day Celebration.
The Public Works Department will be planting these trees with the help of area Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. The public is encouraged to attend this commemorative tree planting ceremony.
