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CASE # 2 <br />Arbor Day Planting Event <br />By: Chris Anderson, Environmental Coordinator <br />Background: <br />The City's Arbor Day planting event is scheduled for Saturday, May 22. The event will kickoff <br />at 8:30AM with seedling plantings, consisting of a mixture of species such as red, white and bur <br />oak, white pine and possibly black walnut, at Shawn Acres and Forest Hideaway parks. This will <br />be in conjunction with the Anoka High School football team members' (girls and boys, grades 9- <br />12) 'day of service' in the communities of Ramsey, Anoka and Andover. There will be a small <br />group of students assisting with the seedling plantings that morning. Aerial photos of the two <br />parks are attached for reference. <br />Then, at 10:OOAM, there will be a ceremonial Arbor Day tree planting in Central Park. Here, a <br />larger, ball and burlap tree, similar in size to trees that have been planted at past Arbor Day <br />events, will be planted. <br />Equipment for both the seedling and larger tree plantings will be provided. With the exception <br />of severe weather, the Arbor Day plantings will take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly if <br />you're able to participate. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff would encourage the Board to participate in the seedling planting and more importantly, <br />with the ceremonial planting in Central Park. <br />EPB Action: <br />No formal action is necessary. This is for informational purposes. <br />EPB: 5/3/10 <br />