LEXINGTON — Lexington has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its community forest.
It is the 39th year Lexington has received this national recognition.
“Trees in our cities and towns help clean the air, conserve soil and water, moderate temperature, and bring nature into our daily lives,” said John Rosenow, President of The National Arbor Day Foundation.
“Tree City USA designation recognizes the work of elected officials, staff and citizens who plant and care for the community forest.”
To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or department; a tree care ordinance; a comprehensive community forestry program; and an Arbor Day observance.
This year, Lexington’s Arbor Day ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m., at the Village Square. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The entire class of third graders of Lexington School will be participating in the Arbor Day ceremony.
The group will be planting a tree in the Village Square in honor of Carol Parkison, who created this celebration/recognition of Arbor Day/Tree City U.S.A.