Celebrate Arbor Day Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. – noon at Birchwood Park, 2701 Zarthan Ave. The City of St. Louis Park is partnering with Tree Trust to plant 50 trees in the park. If you are interested in volunteer, register online. Also enjoy other tree-related activities at the event, all free.

The St. Louis Park City Council proclaimed May 2024 as Arbor Month, and May 11, 2024, as Arbor Day in St. Louis Park. The proclamation reads:

Whereas, the health of people is tied to urban trees; and

Whereas, each year, one mature tree removes and stores more than 48 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; and

Whereas, in 50 years, one tree provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control; and

Whereas, trees and forests improve our mental health by reducing stress, increasing concentration, and reducing cognitive development problems in children; and

Whereas, energy use is dramatically reduced in urban communities that have a higher density of trees; and

Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park has been recognized as a “Tree City USA” for 44 consecutive years and desires to continue in its tree planting ways.

Now therefore, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis Park do hereby proclaim May 11, 2024, as Arbor Day and the month of May 2024 as Arbor Month in St. Louis Park. Let it further be known that we urge all citizens to support efforts that protect our trees and woodlands, and to support our city’s urban forestry program.