Plant A Tree For 2019 Arbor Day In Waukesha County

WAUKESHA, WI -- Residents in Waukesha County are invited to plant one of 250 native tree seedlings later this month to observe 2019 Arbor Day.

The planting event also kicks off the park system’s annual large-scale volunteer tree planting event on Saturday, April 27. Residents and groups are invited to help enhance the forested areas of Muskego Park by assisting in the planting of 250 native tree seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Nursery on Saturday, April 27 between 9 a.m. and noon.

Muskego Park is located at S83W20370 Janesville Rd. in Muskego.

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow will be planting a tree on Moor Downs Golf Course on Friday, April 26 to celebrate Arbor Day. “The County’s commitment to planting trees in our parks improves the natural areas in our parks and enhances the beauty of our public spaces,” said County Executive Paul Farrow. “I encourage residents to join in the Arbor Day planting celebration on Saturday – it’s a fun park tradition."

Volunteers interested in assisting with planting the native tree seedlings should pre-register for a time slot online at www.waukeshacounty.gov/arborday. Attendees will receive free park entrance and a free seedling to take home (while supplies last). Pre-registration is required by April 19 to ensure a spot.