The commission organized Arbor Day activities, including tree wrapping and planting information, volunteer assignments, recycling education, food, and raffle prizes. Because fewer trees are available than last year, the plan is to distribute one tree per family, with that limit possibly relaxed if trees remain.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Warrenville Plans Arbor Day and River Sweep

The commission approved a motion for Mayor Johnson to read Earth Day and Arbor Day proclamations at a City Council meeting and Arbor Day, and planned an Arbor Day event requiring 22 tables. It also approved April “The Resource” topics and assigned PMcN as River Sweep site coordinator; 26 people participated in the prior year.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Arbor Day Event Planning Advances

The commission finalized key plans for Warrenville’s Arbor Day event, including space for 21 tables, participation from three high school organizations, tree-care arrangements, and an autism-friendly children’s room. Members unanimously approved adding two copies of Native Plants for the Small Yard as raffle prizes and approved topics for the April edition of The Resource.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Arbor Day Planning Moves Forward

The commission reduced the 2026 Arbor Day tree distribution from 450 seedlings to 350, including 100 Eastern Redbuds, 100 White Dogwoods, 50 Burr Oaks, 50 Eastern White Pines, and 50 Downy Serviceberries.

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