AH Park District Searches for Arbor Day Artists

With the increased Emerald Ash borer activity in the Chicago Metro Area, Arlington Heights Park District and the Village of Arlington Heights recognize the significance of not only the ash tree, but all trees and their importance to the landscape in Arlington Heights.

For this reason, representatives from the Arlington Heights Park District, the Village of Arlington Heights and students from Juliette Low Elementary School will once again honor the legacy of Julius Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day, on Friday, April 26 at Heritage Park in Arlington Heights.

The Park District's involvement with Arbor Day began in 1984, according to the park district. AHPD has participated with the Village of Arlington Heights, and local schools for the last 20 years.   

This year’s Arbor Day celebration will begin with refreshments at 9:30. The festivities, including a special performance by the 2nd and 5th graders of Juliette Low Elementary School, an Oak tree planting ceremony and an Arbor Day poem will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Park in Arlington Heights.

Back this year, the Arbor Day celebration will conclude with the announcement of the winner of the Arlington Arbor Day Artist’s, Tree Drawing Contest.

The Tree Drawing Contest is open to all children pre-k to 6th grade students in Arlington Heights. Children are encouraged to show us their creativity and artistic ability. Winners in three age categories will be judged by the Park District Parks & Planning and Marketing Departments and receive fun prizes.

For complete contest rules and to download an entry form, visit the park district’s website. http://www.ahpd.org/parks/arbor_day_celebration/. The deadline is April 19.