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Council proclaims Arbor Day; city schedules community tree planting May 3
Summary
The City Council declared April 24 as Arbor Day in Newark and announced a volunteer tree‑planting event on Saturday, May 3, at Sportsfield Park; city staff and partners will plant 15–20 trees and offer training on correct planting techniques.
On April 24 the Newark City Council issued a proclamation declaring April 24 Arbor Day in Newark and announced a volunteer tree‑planting event at Sportsfield Park on Saturday, May 3.
The proclamation noted the city’s urban forest program and a longstanding municipal tree inventory, and the mayor invited community volunteers to join a planting and training event. City staff and community partners said the event will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Cherry Street side of Sportsfield Park (Forest Hill Park area, adjacent to the restroom building) and will include instruction on proper tree‑planting techniques.
Assistant City Manager (presentation) and other staff said the planting will include 15–20 trees; volunteers can register at urbanforestfriends.org or check in at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Council members emphasized the environmental and community benefits of expanding the urban canopy and encouraged resident participation.
The proclamation and planting event were informational and ceremonial; no council action or vote was needed beyond adopting the proclamation.
