Arbor Day Foundation names Duvall a Tree City USA
Published 12:30 pm Monday, March 28, 2016
The Arbor Day Foundation named the city of Duvall a Tree City USA on march 15, in honor of the city’s commitment to effective urban forest management.
The efforts of community volunteers Kirsten Lints, Phil Bennett, the Cedarcrest High School Future Farmers of America, and assistance from the Mountains to Sound Greenway helped the city achieve the recognition.
Duvall will celebrate its first Arbor Day as a Tree City, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McCormick Park Saturday April 23 as part of the city’s annual Earth Day celebration. Free native trees and shrubs will be provided to the public as part of this community event.
Visit www.duvallwa.gov for more information.
Started in 1976, the Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information is available at www.arborday.org.
