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Burlington proclaims April 24, 2026 Arbor Day; city forester and guest highlight tree work and grants
Summary
Council issued an Arbor Day proclamation and recognized the city’s tree‑care work and awards; City Forester Patrick Moore cited Tree City USA and Tree City of the World honors and a $30,000 DNR/federal planting grant, and visitor Mark Brow praised Burlington’s tree diversity.
The Burlington City Council presented an Arbor Day proclamation on April 20 naming Friday, April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the city.
City Forester Patrick Moore accepted the proclamation and highlighted Burlington’s recognition as a Tree City USA community and one of the communities designated a Tree City of the World. Moore told the council the city had received a $30,000 grant through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and federal sources to support expanded tree‑planting efforts.
Guest Mark Brow—introduced by staff as someone who measures and records large trees across the state—travelled to Burlington and praised the city’s tree diversity and size, describing White Pine Hollow and Burlington as among his favorite places to study and photograph significant trees. Brow noted some Iowa trees can reach ages measured in centuries and encouraged continued local tree stewardship.
Council and staff thanked volunteers and the tree advisory board for their work in urban forestry.
