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AGENDA TITLE: Arbor Day Proclamation
MEETING DATE: March 2, 2022
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Chandler will present a proclamation proclaiming Arbor Day in
the City of Lodi
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Arbor Day will be celebrated from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday,
April 2, 2022, at DeBenedetti Park, Lower Sacramento Road at
Century Blvd. This year's celebration is spearheaded by Tree Lodi
and is being facilitated by City of Lodi staff, along with CalFire, RJQ Landscape, West Coast Arborists,
California Urban Forests Council, and International Society of Arboriculture -Western Chapter.
This year's event includes presentations, demonstrations, seedling giveaway, refreshments, and the
planting of new urban trees at DeBenedetti Park. Volunteers are asked to bring shovels, gloves, closed -
toed shoes, and water.
The celebration of Arbor Day gives the community an opportunity to learn about trees and take positive
action to make our city, schools, and where we work a better place.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING:
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Cristina Ja may
P rks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
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Email: sschwabauer@lodi.gov
APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
Right Tree, Place, Time, Right Now
Everyone is welcome! Join us for this tree planting!
We will be planting new urban trees at De6enedetti Park
Volunteers Needed
E-mail sdutral967@yahoo.com
to sign up. Volunteer check-in
begins at 8:30am.
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