Urbana tree commission to celebrate Arbor Day

URBANA — This week, the Urbana Shade Tree Commission will plant trees at three local elementary schools in honor of Arbor Day.

A tree will be planted at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, April 21 at East Elementary, at 8:20 a.m. Friday, April 22 at South Elementary and at 2:20 p.m. Friday at North Elementary.

In addition, the commission is selling trees to city residents to place in a right of way in front of their homes and businesses. Each tree is $75 and will be planted by city employees and volunteer crews in May.

Applications are due May 5 and are available online at www.urbanaohio.com, by calling (937) 652-4305 or sending an email to Doug Crabill at grants@ctcn.net.

Once planted, the tree will be the responsibility of the property owner.

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