 Lynnwood Celebrates 25th Annual Arbor Day
Local 5th grade students from Lynnwood Elementary School joined Mayor Frizzell and Lynnwood Parks staff for a tree planting event along the Mesika Trail.
LYNNWOOD, WA (April 10, 2024) - Did you know that you live in a Tree City USA®? For the past twenty-five years, the City of Lynnwood has met the standards to qualify as a Tree City set by the Arbor Day Foundation. One of these standards is to hold an annual Arbor Day Observance. This year’s event focused on planting 25-30 Douglas Fir and cedar trees along the Mesika Trail located behind Lynnwood City Hall.
Trees are a vital and important part of the Lynnwood community. In addition to the many positive environmental benefits they provide such as producing oxygen, reducing erosion, and moderating temperatures - trees beautify our city and enhance our community’s economic vitality. The City of Lynnwood is dedicated to preserving existing trees for future generations, as well as providing a way for new trees to be planted. You too can plant a tree using a tree voucher from the City. These vouchers enable our residents to purchase trees and soil amendments free of cost from local participating Washington State Nursery and Landscaping Association (WSNLA) affiliated nurseries for use on their property. Pick up a tree voucher application and instruction form at City Hall or online at Tree Voucher Program
 In addition to today's Arbor Day celebration, on Monday night, April 8th Mayor Christine Frizzell and the Lynnwood City Council adopted the Arbor Day Proclamation to urge all Lynnwood residents to celebrate Arbor Day every day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.
About Lynnwood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
Our mission is to create a healthy community through people, parks, programs and partnerships. Lynnwood’s state-of-the-art Recreation Center attracts visitors from the greater Puget Sound region and is the hub of the department’s operations. Our parks system includes 17 parks, over 100 acres of open space, 14 miles of trails, a Senior Center and an 18-hole public golf course. To learn more, visit www.PlayLynnwood.com.
About City of Lynnwood
Incorporated in 1959, Lynnwood is the economic hub of South Snohomish County. Situated at the convergence of interstates I- 5 and I-405, Lynnwood’s accessibility, variety of housing and employment options, colleges and outstanding park system attract a wide variety of businesses and residents. For its diverse population of more than 36,000, Lynnwood is a great place to live, work and play. Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision – the City will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and accountable government. Lynnwood is…a great deal more!
Contact: Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager, 425-670-5532 Mharrington@lynnwoodwa.gov
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