Rochester Hills Celebrates Arbor Day, 200th Anniversary of Stone Creek Village

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Stoney Creek Village and Rochester Hills' 33rd consecutive year as a Tree City USA community with city officials this Arbor Day.

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett and City staff will attend the annual Tree Planting Ceremony at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 28, at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.

"It’s an honor to be celebrating 33 years as a Tree City USA community," said Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. "As the first and only community in Michigan to participate in the Community Canopy program through the Arbor Day foundation where we provide free trees to residents to plant on their private property, we understand the valuable role our tree canopy plays in our community and are excited to see it continue to grow."

After a local Boy Scout Troop plants the tree, attendees can enjoy light refreshments and explore the museum's grounds, buildings and displays. Everyone who attends will also receive free tree seedlings.

In the week leading up to Arbor Day, city officials will provide seedlings to local elementary schools to help promote the importance of trees and add to the Rochester Hills community canopy. More info on the program can be found here or by visiting arborday.org/rochesterhills.

The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road. The Museum is open for public drop-in hours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. A guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse takes place at 1 p.m. For more information about the Museum can be found here or by visiting rochesterhills.org/museum.