Covington and Kenton County residents can celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, observed on April 22 and April 24, respectively, this year, by getting free seedlings at two different events on Saturday, April 25. The first event is the University of Kentucky’s Kenton County Extension Office’s Earth Day Tree Seedling Giveaway from 9 a.m. to […]
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Grab a tree at this Fort Mitchell Arbor Day event
Fort Mitchell is hosting an Arbor Day Tree Giveaway at the Fort Mitchell City Building on April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. The city’s Municipal Tree Commission, chaired by Nicole Clements, is hosting the event. Volunteers and residents will also pitch in, including Stacey Grabow, who ordered the seedlings. During the event, over 1000 […]
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Linden Grove Cemetery to give away free seedlings for Arbor Day
Linden Grove Historic Cemetery and Arboretum in Covington is hosting an Arbor Day event on April 27 to raise environmental awareness and stewardship, featuring free seedlings and live music.
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Alexandria giving away trees for Arbor Day
The city of Alexandria is giving away 550 saplings to its residents for Arbor Day at the Alexandria Community Park on April 27, at 10 a.m.
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Stop by the Boone County Cooperative Extension Office for free seed packets
Stop by the Boone County Cooperative Extension service to grab free seed packets in April. Pick them up at 6028 Camp Ernst Road in Burlington. To celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Boone County Public Library and the Enrichment Center will also be giving out seeds. Stop by the library on April 22 from […]
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Southgate plans annual Arbor Day celebration
On April 28 at 11:30 a.m., the City of Southgate will celebrate Arbor Day. For 18 years, Southgate has received a Tree City USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation, and it has also received the Growth Award for 17 years. Activities will be held at the Southgate Community Center. Every year, the city honors […]
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Arbor Day in Covington: Seedling giveaway in newly anointed Tree City of the World
Today is Arbor Day, and the City of Covington’s new urban forester, Patrick Moore, has a favorite quote that lends spirit both to the holiday and the City’s 2022 celebration of it, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Attributed to a farmer in […]
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Highland Heights Passes Property Tax Rate, Announces Arbor Day, Halloween Plans
A celebration of Arbor Day in Highland Heights is happening even though extra safety precautions have forced some changes. Still, 10 lucky families can win a tree or shrub! by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Highland Heights city council met twice in September. The 2020 property tax rate was the main topic of discussion […]
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Highland Heights Passes Budget, Reviews Past Year
Highland Heights earned the right to be called a “Tree City” in 2020. When plans for Arbor Day were canceled due to the virus, they distributed more than 50 trees to area residents. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor At the June 2 city council meeting, Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers provided an update […]
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Highland Heights Earns Tree City Designation
Highland Heights city council member John Hoffert reads the letter from the national Arbor Day Foundation recognizing the city as a” Tree City.” by Robin Gee, city council beat editor At its March 3 meeting, Highland Heights city council member John Hoffert announced the city has earned a Tree City designation from the Arbor Day […]