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Tree Commission outlines Akron Arbor Week planting, free tree giveaway April 24

City of Akron — Committee Meetings (Public Service; Public Safety) · April 21, 2026

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Summary

Sarah Vreidenberg, chair of Akron's Tree Commission, told the Public Service Committee the city will celebrate Arbor Week with a planting and free tree giveaway on April 24 in the Lane Field area, and invited council members and schoolchildren from Miller South to participate.

Sarah Vreidenberg, chair of Akron's Tree Commission, briefed the Public Service Committee on Arbor Week activities and invited council members to participate in a city celebration on Friday, April 24, in the Lane Field area.

"This is Arbor Week," Vreidenberg said, and she described a program that will include tree planting, presentations by Miller South students and a free tree giveaway. She said the planting demonstration is expected to take place in the mid-afternoon and encouraged council attendance.

Committee members thanked the commission for its work. Councilwoman Connor said she would attend and noted she previously worked at Miller South; another participant noted the children are scheduled to sing the national anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The chair closed discussion with appreciation for the commission's efforts.