Kentwood Arbor Day Celebration

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Kentwood Arbor Day Celebration

Friday, April 28, 2023 12:00pm
Kellogg Woods Park (275 Kellogg Woods Park Dr SE)
Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Kentwood at Kellogg Woods Park, 275 Kellogg Woods Park Dr SE. We will kick things off with an Arbor Day proclamation, followed by a tree planting at the park.  Complimentary refreshments will be available afterwards. 

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Free Tree Seedlings

The City of Kentwood will be distributing free red cedar, red maple and white pine tree  tree seedlings to community members throughout the week leading up to Arbor Day. Seedlings will be available for pick up at the Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th St. SE, from Tuesday, April 25 through Friday, April 28 during business hours or until supplies are gone. 

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When you get your seedling, be sure to take a picture when you plant the tree and post it to social media using #GreeningKentwood. Together we’ll make Kentwood a greener community!

Volunteer
We're looking for a few volunteers to help with general event assistance and planting trees. If you'd like to help out, click on the button below to sign up as a volunteer.
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Schedule

Tue, April 25 - Thu, April 27 (8am-5pm)
Tree Seedling Giveaway at Kentwood Activities Center - choice of red maple, red cedar or white pine (while supplies last)
Friday, April 28 (8am-noon)
Tree Seedling Giveaway continues at Kentwood Activities Center
Friday, April 28
  • 12:00 pm - Arbor Day proclamation by Mayor Kepley at Kellogg Woods Park
  • 12:05 pm - Tree planting by community members
  • 12:30 pm - Complimentary refreshments
  • 12:45 pm - Guided park tree identification walk through the park
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