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The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 it was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician. Throughout his long and productive career, Morton worked to improve agricultural techniques, but his most important legacy is Arbor Day. For the homeowner, Arbor Day is an excellent opportunity to take stock of the trees on your property and plan for the future. Think about how planting new trees might improve the look of your property or provide wind or heat protection. Take a trip to your local nursery to see what's available and to get new ideas. Walk around your neighborhood. Are there any public areas where tree planting or tree maintenance might make a real difference to your community? And, oh yes, plant a tree.
Park District/ Village Arbor Day Celebration - Friday, April 25
Schedule:
9:30 AM - Refreshments
10:00 AM - Program
The Arlington Heights Park District and Village of Arlington Heights will plant a tree in celebration of Arbor Day at Raven Park. Village and Park District officials preside over the event with a special event sponsored by the Poe Elementary School. Refreshments will be served.
Museum Arbor Day Event - Saturday, April 26 10am-Noon (Rain or Shine)
Free program designed for the whole family.
The Historical Museum hosts its third Arbor Day Celebration in cooperation with The Care of Trees and Arlington Heights Garden Club. Activities take place in the Coach House and on the Museum grounds.
Schedule:
10 AM-Noon - Families can participate in a variety of nature-related arts and crafts and a self-guided walking tour of the grounds.
10 AM - Tree planting on the Museum grounds and free tree seedlings.
10:30-11:30 - Special presentation by arborists from The Care of Trees on basic tree pruning and what to do about the Emerald Ash Borer.
"MY FAVORITE TREE" Display Sponsored by the Park District and Historical Museum.
Do you have a "Favorite Tree" in your yard or in the Village?
In your own words or artwork, tell us why it is special. Drop off by April 4th at the Park District Administration Center, 410 N. Arlington Heights Rd. All entries will be displayed at the Arlington Heights Park District Administration Center from April 10-25. and then at the Historical Museum on April 26 during its annual Arbor Day Celebration. Entry forms are available at the Park District Administration Center and can be downloaded from the Park District website. Submissions will be returned after April 26. Questions? Please call 847-506-7147.
Print Participation Form | Favorite Tree Form. Forms are due to the Park District Administration Center, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road by April 22. |
