Marana celebrates Tree City USA Growth Award on Arbor Day

MARANA- The Town of Marana Parks & Recreation Department recently celebrated our 9th Arbor Day by planting 15 new trees at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park.

On Friday, April 26, 2024, staff and community volunteers planted trees in sparse areas around the dog park as well as the playground area.

“Arbor Day celebrates the preservation of planting trees and we are planting 15 trees so this day is very important. The program of reforesting is very important, “said Parks Maintenance Superintendent Dominic Rullo.

“Trees just give so much back to the community. It’s always fantastic,” said Parks Project Specialist Dave Herman.

The Town of Marana is an official Tree City USA designated by the Arbor Day Foundation. The Town also received a Growth Award this year due to adding another arborist certification.

“We continue education on trees and that is very important to encourage staff to further their education,” said Rullo.

We would like to thank our Parks Maintenance crew for their hard work, our Special Events team for bringing it all together and Al Gusto Coffee Company for providing the complimentary coffee and pastries.

Click here to learn more about our Tree City USA designation.

PHOTO GALLERY:

Tree planted at Crossroads Park playground

New tree at Crossroads park

Shoveling dirt at Crossroads Park

Parks Maintenance staff and volunteers plant trees

Maintenance staff plants new tree

Parks Maintenance team member hosing down new trees

Parks & Recreation team pose with a new tree

Kids help plant new trees at Crossroads park

Kids planting new trees at Crossroads Park

Parks Maintenance Superintendent with community volunteers

Volunteers with Parks & Recreation team member

Parks Maintenance team planting trees

Deputy Director Wayne Barnett helping plant trees

Volunteer planting tree at Crossroads Park