Arbor Day

arbor day 2018

Bismarck Arbor Day 

Arbor Day is always the first Friday in May in North Dakota.  This year that is Friday, May 4th.  

Steven M. Neu will be recognized for his exemplary service and dedication to future generation's play as Director of the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District from May 1987 to June 2011.  This year's celebration is scheduled on Arbor Day, Friday, May 4th at 1:30 p.m. and will take place at Normandy Park located at 3924 Normandy Street in Bismarck.

The City of Bismarck will receive recognition for its 41st year as a Tree City USA.  Appleseed Awards for planting on public property in 2017 and a Beautification Award for planting on private property in 2017 will be given as well as recognition of our 2017 Partners In Planting program sponsors.

In addition, The Innovation School and 5th grade classes from Centennial Elementary School will participate in the program.

Click here for a copy of the 2018 Arbor Day program. 


A huge THANK YOU!  goes out to our wonderful 2018 Arbor Day Sponsors:
KLJ
Bismarck Mandan Elks Lodge 1199
Capital City Lions Club
Markwed Excavating Inc
Bismarck-Mandan Garden Club
AE2S
A-1 Tree Service
Swenson, Hagen & Co.
Northern Improvement Co.
BNI Energy
Bismarck Sertoma Club
Sons of Norway
Central Dakota Optimist Club
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