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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Arbor Day

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, it's celebrated on the last Friday in April. To learn more about Arbor Day, visit http://www.arborday.org/arborday/history.cfm. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Each year the Greenscape Commission, in cooperation with the Parks Department, organizes a tree planting event in observance of Arbor Day. The Commission is pleased to have partnered with several local community organizations for the city's annual Arbor Day events including the Beech Grove Promoter's Club, Blue Sky Involve, Boy Scout Pack 108 and Troop 108, South Grove Intermediate School, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and Holy Name Parish. While National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, it may be celebrated with a tree planting ceremony at any appropriate time during the year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Arbor Day 2011

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              David Laker, Mayor Dilk, Kevin Cox and Bill Brown.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In 2011, the City of Beech Grove observed Arbor Day on Saturday, October 8 with the planting of nine trees in Sarah T. Bolton Park. Mayor Terry Dilk read the Arbor Day Proclamation and recognized local members of Blue Sky Involve, a global volunteer organization that encourages Johnson Controls, Inc. employees to work with local organizations to support environmental stewardship and projects in their community. Mayor Dilk also recognized the Beech Grove Promoter’s Club, Parks Department, Parks Board and Greenscape Commission for their efforts in making this year’s Arbor Day celebration a truly special event.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A grant from Blue Sky Involve provided the funds to purchase four oak trees, four pine trees and one tulip poplar tree. Blue Sky Involve volunteers David Laker, Kevin Cox and Bill Brown assisted in planting these trees throughout the park, along with Promoters Tim Latimer, Ed Marks, Mike Jenne and Mike Pence, and parks staff Tom Hannan and Randy Males.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Beech Grove as a Tree City USA since 2006. In support of this designation, the Beech Grove Greenscape Commission serves as a resource to educate and guide the city and its residents on selection, planting, protection and maintenance of trees and other flora.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pictured in the photo above are David Laker, Mayor Terry Dilk, Kevin Cox and Bill Brown. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Past Arbor Day Events:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2010 - Boy Scout Troop 108 - 1 Tree planted - Sarah T. Bolton Park, celebrating 100 years of Scouting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2009 - South Grove Intermediate School - 1 Tree planted - Recognizing State Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2008 - Holy Name Parish Centennial - 2 Trees planted - 17th Avenue side of school building
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2007 - Beech Grove Fire Station # 2 - 2 Trees planted - Replacements for dead trees, planted when station was dedicated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2006 - Centennial Celebration - 2 Trees planted - Main & Emerson Gateway (1) - Sarah T.Bolton Park (1)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2005 - The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation - 3 Trees planted- Sarah T. Bolton Park

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              City of Beech Grove Website Administrator Clerk Treasurer Dan McMillan Email at Dan.McMillan@beechgrove.com