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Arbor Day 2019
Bismarck Arbor Day
Arbor Day is always the first Friday in May in North Dakota. This year that is Friday, May 3rd. The City of Bismarck's annual Arbor Day event will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd at Jaycee Park located at 321 E Century Avenue in Bismarck. Carl D. Hokenstad, retired Director of Community Development for the City of Bismarck, and William C. Wocken, retired City Administrator for the City of Bismarck, will each be recognized with a tree planting in their honor for their many years of commitment and dedication to the community.
The City of Bismarck will receive recognition for its 42nd year as a Tree City USA. Appleseed Awards will be given for planting on public property in 2018 and we will recognize our 2018 Partners In Planting program sponsors.
If you or your business is interested in being a sponsor for the 2019 event please click here for a donation form.
| A huge THANK YOU! goes out to our wonderful 2019 Arbor Day Sponsors: |
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| Bismarck Mandan Elks Lodge 1199 |
| Capital City Lions Club |
| Markwed Excavating Inc. |
| Bismarck Eagles #2237, Fraternal Order of Eagles |
| Central Dakota Optimist Club |
| AE2S |
| Swenson, Hagen & Co. |
| Northern Improvement Co. |
| BNI Energy |
| Bismarck Mandan Garden Club |
| Bismarck Sertoma Club |
| Sons of Norway |
| Outdoor Services Inc. |
Awards
Beautification awards are presented to businesses and organizations for landscaping to enhance and improve the image of their commercial properties in Bismarck. Apple Seed awards are presented to individuals and service clubs for landscape beautification efforts on public property in Bismarck. Tree City USA Award
The Tree City USA Award is presented to the City of Bismarck each year on behalf of the National Arbor Day Foundation as part of the annual Arbor Day celebration. Bismarck has been meeting the Tree City USA requirements since 1978.
Other Celebration Activities
Many other activities take place on Arbor Day. Ceremonial Arbor Day trees are dedicated to local citizens whose efforts have made a significant contribution to Bismarck's urban forest. Third and fourth grade students in Bismarck's elementary schools are provided the opportunity to view educational videos about Arbor Day and the care of trees. Forrest Von Flickentale, a flickertail gopher and the Forestry Division mascot, helps with tree planting ceremonies and works to promote and inspire tree planting and care.
Arbor Day Resources
- Arbor Day Celebration Ideas for Elementary Teachers
- Children's Books about Trees and/or Arbor Day
- Links for Arbor Day Information and Activities
- Teacher's Guide to Arbor Month - MN Dept of Natural Resources website
- Arbor Day History in Bismarck