Evanston Designated Tree City USA
Evanston Designated Tree City USA
Friday, April 30 is Arbor Day in Illinois. In conjunction with Arbor Day, the City of Evanston is proud to announce that for the 27th consecutive year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Evanston as a Tree City USA community. Only 10 other communities within Illinois have a longer consecutive streak than Evanston. The National Arbor Day Foundation also has named Evanston a Sterling Tree City USA.
The Tree City USA designation is given annually by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The designation recognizes those cities with a proven commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program marked by renewal and improvement.
The annual Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30 at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. Immediately following the celebration, there will be "Tea for Trees." The Garden Council of Evanston and City of Evanston staff will discuss Evanston’s trees from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free for both events. For more information about the Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration, click here>>>. For more information about the Tea for Trees, click here>>>.