Special Events 2007: Let's Celebrate Trees

Special Events: Let's Celebrate Trees - National Arbor Day

In keeping with the national declaration, Arbor Day was observed in Des Plaines last Friday, April 27, 2007. Each year the City of Des Plaines celebrates Arbor Day at an elementary school chosen by the Des Plaines Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Commission.

This year the event, coordinated by Des Plaines Environmental Services Coordinator Christine Bajor, was held at 1:00 pm at South School, 1535 Everett Street. During the Arbor Day Assembly South School students recited poems about trees and were visited by Mayor Tony Arredia who read the official National Arbor Day Proclamation, which reflects on the value of trees and nature. (The City of Des Plaines has been recognized as a "Tree City" for over 20 years.) Following the assembly, students went outside to plant a tree on the school property.

(pictured above left to right)
Dakota Sampson, South School Student; Kenny Nguyen, South School Student; Denis Vujic, South School Student; Olivia Ucinski, South School Student; Darla Alanis, South School Student; Dr. Diep "Zip" Nguyen, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services, School District 62; Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia and Mary Ellen Bleeden, South School Principal, take part in the official Arbor Day planting on the grounds of the school.

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