City Of Peoria Celebrates Arbor Day

Press release from the City of Peoria:

June 26, 2020

Annual tree planting at Constitution Garden affected by COVID-19

Peoria is proud to boast the City is now designated a Tree City USA® community. Peoria has joined the ranks of more than 3,400 communities across the United States that have made the commitment to four core standards of sound urban forestry management.

The Tree City USA achievement came in spring, around the time of year when the City, Peoria Park District and South-West Kiwanis Club partner for an annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony. Due to social distancing and other precautions, this year’s event took place privately today, Friday, June 26 at Constitution Garden. The group planted a Red Jewel Crab Tree along the riverfront in celebration of community trees and the work accomplished to foster their growth.

“Arbor Day is about more than recognizing the value and natural beauty of new trees,” said Rick Powers, Public Works Director. “Arbor Day and our annual tree planting brings an opportunity to educate our residents about tree care, conservation and the need to protect wildlife habitat. Trees are vital to our health and wellbeing.”

On Tuesday, June 23, Mayor Jim Ardis signed a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day and Public Works’ efforts to foster environmental health and sustainability in the City.

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