Mountain Brook Selected As Arbor Day Community

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL — Mountain Brook has been selected as the Arbor Day Community for the State of Alabama in 2021. David West, Alabama Urban Forestry Association Arbor Day Coordinator, made the announcement recently, and the city has a slate of events to commemorate the honor.

The city will celebrate its 27th consecutive year as a Tree City USA and 19th year receiving the Tree City USA Growth Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation.

To celebrate, Mountain Brook will host a week-long Arbor Day Celebration beginning February 22 through February 26. Activities include a 1st Grade Tree Giveaway on February 22 and a 5th Grade Arbor Week poster contest.

At the conclusion of Arbor Week, Gov. Kay Ivey’s proclamation will be presented to the City of Mountain Brook and the city will celebrate with the planting of an oak tree at City Hall.

Mayor Stewart Welch and Mountain Brook City Council members will be present at the ceremony as well as the members of the Board of Landscape Design (Tree Commission).