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Celebrate Arbor Day: Ceremonial Tree Planting
GLENDALE, CA— Join the City of Glendale in celebrating its 74th annual Arbor Day on May 7, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The Public Works and Community Services and Parks Departments will host a ceremonial tree planting just outside City Hall, next to the rose garden in Parcher Plaza. Two additional California sycamore trees will be planted in the Civic Center’s sycamore grove.
Event Schedule
- 10:30 AM – Event Welcome (Public Works)
- 10:35 AM – Mayor/Council Remarks
- 10:40 AM Ceremonial Tree Planting
This celebration will also mark the 41st year of the City of Glendale being re-certified as a Tree City USA, and the 16th year of receiving the coveted Tree City USA Growth Award. Being a Tree City requires the city to have a section responsible for tree management, a tree ordinance, an adequate per capita based funding for the forestry program, and host a celebration of Arbor Day.
The Growth Award is given for more progressive community forestry programs that demonstrate active improvement and advancement. The criteria that Glendale was successful in achieving the Growth Award this past year was for our extensive tree planting efforts, enhancing our tree protection ordinances, and in conducting Public Works-led internal City training programs and “tree walks” to help stakeholders in our community forest better understand protected trees.[HM1]
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About the City of Glendale Public Works Department: The Glendale Public Works Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents by maintaining and improving essential infrastructure and services. The Engineering Division is responsible for the planning, design, and construction management of Capital Improvement Projects from streets and sewers to traffic engineering improvements. Our department strives to create a safe, accessible, and sustainable community for generations to come.
About Glendale: Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.
