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Mayor plants Brandywine maple, proclaims Arbor Week as arboretum marks 30 years
Summary
At an Arbor Day event at the local arboretum, the mayor and arboretum staff planted a Brandywine red maple, highlighted recent community plantings including 15 trees at Elks Memorial Park, and read a proclamation declaring the week of April 19'25 as Arbor Week while celebrating the arboretum's 30th anniversary.
The City of Waterloo and the local arboretum marked Arbor Day with the planting of a Brandywine red maple on behalf of the mayor and a reading of a mayoral proclamation declaring the week of April 19 through April 25 as Arbor Week.
Logan, who introduced the planting at the event, said, "This year, we're gonna be planting a Brandywine red maple," and described the tree as a relatively fast-growing variety intended to join a small grove honoring the mayor. He said the community just concluded Arbor Week activities, including a recent planting of 15 trees at Elks Memorial Park in partnership with "Trees Forever" and Master Brand Cabinets.
The event also highlighted Waterloo's long-term urban forestry efforts. Logan said the city had participated in Tree City USA for many years, remarking in the event that "this year was our 40 second year of being a Tree City USA," and explaining that the designation requires municipalities to meet criteria such as dedicated spending on forestry and holding Arbor Day events.
Mayor Dave Boasen read a proclamation that emphasized trees' benefits to residents and visitors and encouraged public participation in tree planning, planting and maintenance. "I, Dave Boasen, mayor of the city of Waterloo, do hereby proclaim the week of April 19 through the 25th as Arbor Week," he read, urging residents to observe the week by planting and nurturing trees and supporting community initiatives and educational efforts to preserve the city's natural environment.
Organizers noted the arboretum is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The presenter closed the program by inviting the public to upcoming strolls and saying the arboretum plans to add 30 new lilacs as part of its anniversary activities.
The planting served as both a ceremonial mayoral observance and a public reminder of ongoing urban forestry work in Waterloo. The event did not record any formal votes or policy actions; it combined ceremonial remarks, community outreach and a proclamation reading. The arboretum encouraged residents to visit its website for event schedules and further information.
