Happy Arbor Day Events
Arbor Day centers on one big idea: planting trees as an investment in the future. The holiday began in 1872 in Nebraska, where early settlers deeply felt the absence of trees for shade, fuel, building materials, and soil protection. Today, it is celebrated in all 50 states.
Did you know that only 8% of Madison County is covered by woodland? No wonder it feels windy almost everywhere you go! There are two local events coming up on Arbor Day where you can help change that, one tree at a time.
Madison County Master Gardeners Tree Giveaway
The Madison County Master Gardeners will be on the back lawn of the London Public Library passing out a variety of tree saplings that you can take home to plant! You will be able to pick up free saplings during two time slots. In the morning from 11:00am – 1:00pm and again in the afternoon from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Saplings will be available while supplies last. Please tell a friend - we don't want to leave any trees behind.
(If bad weather occurs, this event will be moved to the Hartley Meeting Room.)
Some varieties you might find include:
- Red maple
- Downy serviceberry
- Riverbirch
- Common sweetshrub
- American hornbeam
- Shellbark hickory
- Buttonbush
- Eastern redbud
- Flowering dogwood
- American beech
- Kentucky coffee tree
- Spicebush
- Tulip tree
- Sycamore
- American plum
- Several oak varieties
- Elderberry
Arrowwood viburnum
Plain City Tree Planting Event
Join with Plain City Parks and Recreation on Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m.- noon for a community tree planting at Plain City’s newest park along Sugar Run (10905 Converse Rd.).
Volunteers are needed to help plant 75 trees across 22 acres to create a native oak prairie, support local wildlife, and enhance one of Plain City’s future green spaces.
This volunteer event is open to individuals, families, and organizations (age 11+). No experience is needed, just come ready to dig in!
Register by April 17: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044CA8A82CA4F94-62642165-plain#/
(Registered volunteers will receive an exclusive Plain City Arbor Day T-shirt, plus breakfast and lunch at the event.)
