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Morton Grove proclaims Arbor Day, highlights Tree City USA recognition and USDA grant
Summary
The board proclaimed April 24, 2025, as Arbor Day in Morton Grove, marked the village's 24th Tree City USA recognition and growth award, and accepted a $25,000 USDA urban and community forestry grant to purchase trees.
Mayor (via proclamation) designated April 24, 2025, as Arbor Day in the Village of Morton Grove and highlighted the village’s recognition as a Tree City USA community for the 24th consecutive year and receipt of the National Arbor Day Foundation’s Growth Award for the third year.
The proclamation, read into the record, noted multiple benefits of trees including erosion control, energy-cost reductions, air quality improvements and enhanced property values. The board also accepted a U.S. Department of Agriculture urban and community forestry grant for $25,000 (Resolution 25-25) to fund tree purchases; the grant was approved 4-0.
Trustees and staff emphasized continued village support for urban forestry programs. Separately, staff announced the village’s Adopt-a-Block program and an Earth Month water-conservation pledge opportunity as part of the 2025 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
What this means: The proclamation formalizes the village’s observance of Arbor Day and, with the USDA grant, provides funding to purchase trees for village planting programs. The transcript records the grant award amount as $25,000; staff and trustees noted that final receipt of federal funds is subject to federal processes.
