Celebrate Arbor Day by Planting Trees in Honor of Mayor Harvey and America’s 250th
Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/24/2026
3:00 pm
Location
Founders Park
Categories
City of Carbondale & Daniel H. Brush Chapter of the National Society Daughter’s of the
American Revolution Celebrate Arbor Day by Planting Trees in
Honor of Mayor Harvey and America’s 250th
CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale proudly celebrates its 45th consecutive year as a Tree City USA
community. In recognition of this milestone, the Forestry Division will plant a Swamp White oak in honor of
our current standing Mayor, Mayor Harvey.
The Celebration will take place on Arbor Day, Friday April 24 at 3pm at Founders Park, located behind the City
of Carbondale Police Department. As part of the observance, the Daniel H. Brush Chapter National Society
Daughter’s of The American Revolution will plant a Jefferson elm in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
“Carbondale’s continued recognition as a Tree City USA community reflects our long-standing commitment to
sustainability and quality of life” says City Manager, Stan Reno. “Planting trees in honor of Mayor Harvey and
America’s 250th anniversary is a meaningful way to celebrate and honor both her great leadership and our
nation’s enduring legacy.”
We ask the community to join us in this celebration and encourage citizens to conduct their own personal Arbor
Day celebration by planting a tree of their own.
Questions about planting your own tree or other city forestry services? Contact the City Arborist by email at
mmcdaniel@carbondaleil.gov or call 618-457-3275.
Learn more about our status as Tree City USA, as well as SIU’s standing as a Tree Campus USA here:
https://www.explorecarbondale.com/170/Forestry-Services