Harford County to Plant 630 Trees for Arbor Day

Maryland celebrates Arbor Day on the first Wednesday in April, but Harford County is getting a jump on the event this year.

On March 29, there will be a tree planting at Edgewood Elementary School, coordinated by the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning.

Volunteers will plant 630 trees during the event, which includes demonstrations, exhibits, a free tree and lunch, according to organizers.

Five hundred seedlings and 130 balled and burlapped trees will be planted.

Individuals as well as groups are welcome to participate and are encouraged to bring a shovel, hammer and gloves. See the event flyer for more details.

Havre de Grace has been designated by the Arbor Day Foundation as a "Tree City USA" for 11 years.

Harford County's tree-planting efforts have earned it the designation for approximately 9 years.

The Arbor Day 2013 celebration in Harford County will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, at Edgewood Elementary School (2000 Cedar Drive) in Edgewood.