UPS Foundation donates $1 million to environmental groups Oct 16, 2008
The awards include: $300,000 to The Nature Conservancy for tree-planting in Brazil s Atlantic Forest, China s Yunnan Forest, and East Africa s Highland Forest; $300,000 to the Earth Day Network for its youth program; $220,000 to Keep America Beautiful for educational programs; $200,000 to the National Park Foundation for youth hands-on learning; and $50,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 50,000 trees. BUSINESS Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
UPS gives grants to enviro groups Oct 15, 2008
$50,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant one tree for each of the first 50,000 UPS customers to begin using UPS electronic billing technology, which eliminates the need for paper invoices. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Mount Ayr celebrates Arbor Day Oct 7, 2008
On Saturday, Sept. 20, Mount Ayr, the smallest Tree City in Indiana, encouraged the community residents to celebrate Arbor Day, protect our trees, and to plant trees for the present and future generations ... Town Council President Larry Berenda then proclaimed the day as Mount Ayr's Arbor Day ... Awards, certificates, and anti-drug stickers were given to the 17 children who entered the Arbor Day Poster Contest. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Haar says his intensity would fit Legislature Oct 3, 2008
Haar has worked for insurance companies, the Democratic Party, the national Arbor Day Foundation and now has his own computer technology consulting business. His wife, Chris Funk, is president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Nebraska & Council Bluffs. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Mary L. Matthewman Oct 3, 2008
or, National Arbor Day Foundation: 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410, http://www. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
General News Oct 3, 2008
- Above The Net - Live Bands to Perform Pregame Concerts - Week of Events to Help Kickoff Football Season - FAU President Frank T. Brogan Appointed to NCAA Division I Board of Directors - Burnside Named Head Trainer at Florida Atlantic - FAU Athletes Take Part in Kids Fitness Festival - Word Spreads About FAU Internationally - Athletics Concludes Successful 2006-07 Campaign - Nine FAU Student-Athletes Earn President's List Honors - Owls Host First Director's Club Reception - Balistreri Realty... (Fausports.com)
Hy-Vee gives trees to area elementary students Sep 25, 2008
"The trees distributed by Hy-Vee will impact communities for years. Trees help clean the air and water, protect the soil and provide habitat for countless species of wildlife," John Rosenow, chief executive of the National Arbor Day Foundation, said ... source: Arbor Day Foundation. (Dallas County News, IA)
Hometown History: City planted trees for Arbor Day Sep 22, 2008
When Arbor Day was first officially celebrated in Wisconsin in 1890, the city of La Crosse joined with several local organizations to make sure the event was properly observed. On April 30, 1890, workers from the city s Board of Public Works set out to plant 600 trees in parts of the city. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hay fire near Redfield Sep 21, 2008
In conjunction with the National Arbor Day Foundation, Hy-Vee is presenting more than 200,000 trees to schools throughout its market. South Prairie Elementary in Grimes and Van Meter Elementary will benefit from the program. (Dallas County News, IA)
Apples Fruits Of Festival In Nebraska City Sep 20, 2008
The festival is the city's biggest draw for downtown merchants, even bigger than Arbor Day. Kimmel Orchard's Erik Olson said he ramps up to about 60 employees during the festival from his usual three or four. (7 KETV Omaha)
Agricultural appreciation event scheduled for Oct. 16 Sep 18, 2008
The Three Star Committee hopes to involve the youth of Benton County in an Arbor Day celebration and tree planting next spring. We must instill knowledge in children and the general population as to what we have in forestry in Benton County. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Hy-Vee gives trees to schools Sep 18, 2008
In conjunction with the National Arbor Day Foundation, Hy-Vee is presenting more than 200,000 trees to schools throughout its market ... "A note was sent with third grade students stating that the trees, given by the National Arbor Day Foundation and Hy-Vee were perfect for our curriculum," Van Meter Elementary third-grade teacher Ann Volk said ... "The trees distributed by Hy-Vee will impact communities for years. Trees help clean the air and water, protect the soil and provide habitat for... (Dallas County News, IA)
Hy-Vee Sponsors Arbor Day Foundation Tree Giveaway Sep 16, 2008
The company is donating the trees to schools and organizations in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation ... "The trees distributed by Hy-Vee will impact communities for years. Trees help clean the air and water, protect the soil and provide habitat for countless species of wildlife," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation ... "The commitment by Hy-Vee to distribute trees to communities they serve, especially those affected by recent storms and floods, will be felt for... (PR Newswire)
$pruce Up and Save: Home Improvements That Won't Break the Bank Sep 16, 2008
TLC's Doug Wilson, Rohm and Haas and the Arbor Day Foundation Search for Homes in Need of a Little TLC ... Rohm and Haas (NYSE: - ), in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizes this and seeks to help families maintain and improve their homes with the launch of its $pruce Up Your Home contest ... The nine winning homes will be unveiled on National Arbor Day, April 24, 2009, and each family will receive a young spruce tree on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nebraska orchards expect bumper crop of apples Sep 15, 2008
"Apples were a few days later ripening because of the wet spring and cool summer," said Beverly Todd Nolte, director of Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure in Nebraska City ... Erik Olson, orchard manager for Kimmel Farms and Arbor Day Farm, projected his harvest at 15,000 bushels this year. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Pres' Palouse Park Bench - Summer Lovin' Sep 13, 2008
Sharp Edged Amphibians 38, Arbor Day Foundation 10. Purdue's mascot is frightening. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District has busy year Sep 3, 2008
- Offered all third grade students in the county a free tree for Arbor Day. - Provided free materials and gave programs on conservation to schools in the county. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Facebook's Hottest Games Aug 28, 2008
SGN's "Space Movers" aims to raise funds to plant 10,000 to 50,000 trees in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, but so far the game has received a lackluster response from users. "We're investing a lot in ratcheting up the creativity to inspire people's imaginations to keep people coming back," asserts Pishevar. (Forbes -- Technology)
The Furniture Row Companies Announce Expansion in South Dakota With the Grand Opening of a New Furniture Row Shopping Center in Rapid City Aug 16, 2008
Furniture Row is also dedicated to donating to charitable organizations such as World Vision, The Salvation Army, The Arbor Day Foundation, and the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions. The Furniture Row Companies make up one of the largest family-owned specialty home furnishings and bedding retailers operating over 330 stores in 30 states. (PR Newswire)
Kid's Corner builds Nature Explore Classroom Aug 9, 2008
The first Nature Explore Classroom is located in the Arbor Day Farm(r) Tree Adventure(tm) attraction, the Arbor Day Foundation's interactive conservation venue in Nebraska City, Nebraska ... Nature Explore Classrooms are part of the Nature Explore Program, a collaborative project of the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation ... Kid's Corner Preschool has taken an important leadership role in a profoundly needed initiative to connect young children with nature,... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Dan Kline Column: Big oil prospers on our struggles Aug 6, 2008
A holiday more like Arbor Day than Christmas, the gas tax holiday involves suspending federal gas taxes for a few months while hoping that oil companies and gas stations pass those savings onto consumers. But, while McCain's program seems merely ineffective, Obama's seems downright dangerous. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Ventre: In sports, media have crossed the line Aug 5, 2008
If he has an orgy with an Arbor Day theme, as titillating as that information might be, I dont think it should hit the papers or the airwaves. However, all that goes out the window if somehow his personal life or his behavior is affecting his performance on the field. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Here's a new way to go green Aug 3, 2008
Integrys will also donate to the Arbor Day Foundation on behalf of its customers. Integrys has an office in Colonie staffed by Gary Herd, an account executive with the company. (Albany Times Union)
Business Briefs Aug 1, 2008
For every returned compact, Mary Kay Inc., will plant a tree in the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana and Idaho through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Note to Commenters: Valid Registration Required. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union Rolls Out New Green Loans Jul 30, 2008
(Photo: ) Bob Harvey, SMCU's President and CEO, explains, "Green Loans, like our new Feel Good checking account, are part of the Seven [Rochedale] Cooperative Principles that guide our business and are the foundation of all co-ops. The Seventh Cooperative Principle states that you must give back to the community in which you do business. Showing concern for our environment and partnering with other non-profits in our area are just two ways that we and our members are doing our part." The credit... (PR Newswire)
A change that is growing Jul 23, 2008
"We were waiting for a film crew to set up We were sitting around the table and got talking about how as children we all used to plant trees as part of Arbor Day. "One of the key things about Australia is that we have lost so much of our tree cover through land clearing We felt we really needed to do something positive about getting people to plant native trees and shrubs in their local area. " Their idea was to create National Tree Day to encourage Australians to do their bit to help regreen... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Behind the Seen' balances Morell's austerity and playfulness Jul 20, 2008
An Arbor Day celebration seems to have taken over a bathroom shower in "Camera Obscura Image of Tree in Bathroom, Little Compton, RI." The London Eye looks like a ship's wheel somehow relocated in Morell's hotel room in "Camera Obscura Image of the London Wheel inside the Royal Horseguards Hotel, London, England." "Camera Obscura Image of the Sea in Attic" offers a view of the ultimate ceiling - or ultimate ceiling leak. In "Camera Obscura Image of Times Square in Hotel Room" a sign for the... (Boston Globe)
New guide book makes it easier to identify trees in Kentucky Jul 6, 2008
Published: Friday, July 4, 2008 8:18 AM CDT The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a new tree identification guidebook that is now easier to use and will help an average person identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process ... The Arbor Day Foundation now offers the guidebook to help people identify trees in Kentucky and throughout the Eastern and Central United States ... "Helping people enjoy and appreciate trees is central to the educational mission of the Arbor Day Foundation and our... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Tree Board is slighted Jul 2, 2008
We've been awarded the prestigious Growth Award five consecutive years by the National Arbor Day Foundation. We wrote and received five Urban Forestry Grants, contributing 38,000 toward Hamlet's beautification and enhancement. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Windermere named Tree City of the Year Jun 26, 2008
In addition, the town's annual Treebute for Arbor Day in January 2009 will be a communitywide celebration of the award ... Windermere's Tree Board has written grants to obtain state and federal funding of more than 339,000 to create a tree inventory for the town and to provide educational seminars, replacement trees and environmental programs and Arbor Day observances ... Schretzmann-Myers is a paralegal and grant writer and the Arbor Day chairman for the Windermere Garden Club. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Arbor Day at Highlands Elementary School Jun 26, 2008
Second-graders in the classes of Robin Edwards and Deborah Hill at Highlands Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day by planting a pink and a white dogwood tree on the school grounds ... Our class celebrated Arbor Day. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Catching Up: Skate park fate a mystery (16) Jun 24, 2008
At the time, Stone said CBSU had raised several thousand dollars from car washes, bake sales, sub sales, candle sales and T-shirt sales at the Amani festival and food concessions for the boroughs Arbor Day celebration. Stone did not return several phone calls seeking comment. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Around Barnstable June 19-25 Jun 20, 2008
Barnstable has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry ... The National Arbor Day Foundation sponsors the Tree City USA program in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Tree planted in Jeselonis' honor, McGlynn declares Arbor Day Jun 19, 2008
After praising Jeselonis service to the commonwealth and the city, McGlynn read a proclamation declaring June 11 Arbor Day in Medford. He welcomed any new trees to the community. (Medford Transcript, MA)
'Green' museum planned to exhibit work of Amenia artist Jun 19, 2008
The Brasher-Northrop Museum will also be named after Dr. Birdsey Northrop, Connecticut's and Japan's Arbor Day founder. Though Arbor Day has been somewhat replaced in importance by Earth Day in the United States, other countries celebrate the day with great enthusiasm. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Frank Talk -- Profound questions for the grads Jun 19, 2008
Will Arbor Day ever take off as a major holiday. It s a fact there are wristwatches in the world that retail for more than $1 million. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Best answer for global warming? Plan for varieties Jun 15, 2008
The Arbor Day Foundation has recently completed an extensive updating of U.S. Hardiness Zones based upon data from 5,000 National Climatic Data Center cooperative stations across the continental United States. Differences between 1990 USDA hardiness zones and 2006 hardiness zones reflecting warmer climates can be seen at. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New tree from old seeds doing well Jun 14, 2008
The seeds were planted on Jewish Arbor Day in 2005. Carbon-dating estimated the seeds were about 2,000 years old. (United Press International)
Plenty to do this weekend in Casper Jun 14, 2008
The Casper Mountain Arbor Day tree planting is at 10 a.m. today. Follow the signs at the top of the mountain for the planting location. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Business Notes (June 13) Jun 12, 2008
The school s students participated in the May 2 tree planting to observe Arbor Day and learn about its importance from Wagon Wheel s landscape specialist, Jim McManus, who spoke to them on the value of planting trees and tree care. My daughter attends the International School of Boston in Arlington, and when her teacher mentioned they would like to plant a tree in the school yard, I looked into making it happen, said Dani Chedid, co-founder and principal, Phoenix Construction Group Inc. We timed... (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Alternative Extends Partnership With Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Jun 10, 2008
For each shirt that is added to the trees in the activity area, Alternative will plant a tree on the child's behalf through the Arbor Day Foundation. Every guest will also leave with an Alternative Earth Kit, complete with an eco-friendly tshirt, fabric markers, flower seed packet and planter. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DPW, other town agencies honored Jun 8, 2008
The National Arbor Day Foundation designated Lexington as a Tree City, USA for the 19th year. This designation is for communities that meet various criteria for the management of their public shade trees. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Under review Jun 2, 2008
Highlights include Swearingen's take on the Intimo Men's Classic Satin Robe, Men's Skechers "Cool Cat" shoes, and John Gibson's "The War on Christmas: How the Liberal Plot to Ban the Sacred Christian Holiday Is Worse Than You Thought." Says the review: "Arbor Day killed my younger brother, so I definitely can understand wanting to destroy a holiday.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Garden club gears up for National Garden Week May 31, 2008
They hold programs at local schools, such as the Arbor Day program at Westside Elementary and they also help with local organizations like Habitat for Humanity. The first Habitat for Humanity House was landscaped in part due to the efforts of the club and a grant from their national organization. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Letter: Thanks for help on Arbor Day May 31, 2008
The Amesbury Tree Board and the Amesbury Improvement Association would like to thank all who helped with our Arbor Day tree planting at the following sites: Cashman Elementary School, 50 white pines and 50 shade and flowering trees; Friend Street and Lion s Mouth Road, 63 shade and flowering trees; Lake Gardner Beach area, six shade trees; Mill Yard parking and Amesbury and Salisbury Mills Park, 12 shade trees; corner of Main Street and Rocky Hill Road, five shade trees; Mt. Prospect Cemetery,... (Amesbury News, MA)
Sheryl Lane to head Assistance League May 30, 2008
It was one of two gold medals the club won -- the other was for the President's Report -- along with three First Place Awards for its Arbor Day celebration, World Gardening program and its yearbook. The club also was the recipient of a National Garden Club Award. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Romney to hold double celebration on Arbor Day May 23, 2008
The City of Romney proclaimed May 15 as the town s annual Arbor Day a yearly date set aside for the planting of trees that is also dedicated to the memory of a beloved late community volunteer: Bob Shilling. City Administrator Eileen Johnson said it was only fitting to dedicate the city s first arbor day to the former council member ... We established an Arbor Day for the city to recognize and celebrate now and for all generations to come, and for the first planting we used the service berry... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Photo Finish May 17, 2008
The event was part of the Arbor Day Foundation's national "Trees for Success" tree-planting program that engages students and community partners at 16 schools across the country ... Victoria Mori, above left, National Arbor Day Foundation program manager Jennifer Boettcher, Vivienne Luangrath, Shales Masaniai-Pontes, Sweety Kauanui-Ohia and Neome Walter patted mulch around a tree that was planted at the park. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Saltwater solution May 16, 2008
He cited the Teaching Kids to Care program - co-sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation - in which hotel staff volunteers work with teachers in April and May to teach youngsters about the importance of trees through various activities. The standard chlorine-tablet disinfecting system and the chlorine generator, a closed-loop system that recycles the purifying agent, have two things in common - a sand filter to remove impurities and a tank of muriatic acid to maintain the pH balance. (Durango Herald)
Letter: Thanks for donation of new trees May 16, 2008
On behalf of the students, staff and faculty and families of the Charles C. Cashman Elementary School, I would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to a dedicated group of individuals who gave the gift of time and muscle power to beautify the schoolyard recently in conjunction with the local Arbor Day celebrations. This community-minded group helped to plant a variety of 80 new trees on the school grounds on Saturday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and upon returning from a week s... (Amesbury News, MA)
AROUND TOWN / Take time to enjoy the small things in life May 16, 2008
Proceeds from the sale of the plants and books will support the Community Garden Club s projects in Cohasset, which include maintenance of the gardens at the Lightkeeper s Cottage, Constitution Park, and the Pratt Building, a garden therapy program at Golden Living Center, Junior Gardeners, scholarships, and Arbor Day plantings. The Community Garden Club of Cohasset is a member of The National Garden Clubs, Inc. and The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Bismarck road to temporarily close May 15, 2008
A portion of Valley Drive, in northwest Bismarck, will be closed today to allow pedestrians to safely cross the street during an Arbor Day event. Valley Drive will be closed to traffic between Longhorn Drive and Tyler Parkway from 5 to 9 p.m. It will be closed to allow pedestrians to safely cross the street to attend a tree-planting in celebration of Arbor Day. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Community Calendar May 14, 2008
Arbor Day Celebration, 10 a.m., Little Plover River Park, 1501 Hoover Ave., Plover. Walgreens/Option Care Open House and Grand Opening, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walgreens/Option Care, 5525 Clem's Way Suite A, Stevens Point. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Historical societies team up to discuss Bog Hollow Road May 9, 2008
" History of Birdsey Northrop The museum, to be called the Brasher-Northrop Museum, was also named after Birdsey Northrop, who was Connecticut's Arbor Day founder. Though Arbor Day has been somewhat replaced in importance by Earth Day in the United States, other countries celebrate the day with great enthusiasm. "Birdsey Northrop was a traveler and an educator who went over to Japan and told them 'you should have Arbor Day'," said Linden. "In Japan, part of the tradition is that people go out... (Henrietta Post, NY)
Residents acknowledge Arbor Day May 8, 2008
Celebrating Arbor Day, the POA of Four Seasons Racquet ry Club Condominiums enjoyed a walk on the grounds ... LAKE'OZARK'- Residents of Four Seasons Racquet ry Club Condominiums celebrated Arbor Day 2008 on April 26 ... While National Arbor Day is held on the last Friday in April, the condominium association observed the holiday when best suited for its owner members. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Montague students celebrate Arbor Day May 8, 2008
MONTAGUE The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska ... However, his most important legacy is Arbor Day ... At the federal level, in 1970, President Richard Nixon proclaimed the last Friday in April as National Arbor Day. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
22 trees in 24 hours: Village seeks Tree City status May 8, 2008
On Saturday, May 3, at about 9 a.m., CAC Chairwoman Meg Crawford and Village Trustee Svend Beecher joined citizen volunteers, members of the highway department, children from the Astor Home, youngsters from Camp Ramapo, and members of the Rhinebeck High School Environmental Club at the Legion Park on Mill Street and began to plant trees in recognition of Arbor Day ... In addition to celebrating Arbor Day, Beecher explained that the planting is also part of an effort to earn Rhinebeck a Tree City... (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Rockport named Tree City for 10th time May 8, 2008
The City of Rockport was awarded its 10th consecutive Tree City USA award Wednesday, April 30 during Arbor Day ceremonies at Zachary Taylor Park ... Parks re Services Director Tom Staley said Zachary Taylor Park was chosen as the site of this year's Arbor Day celebration because it is the site of the Zachary Taylor Oak, once believed to have measured 100 feet from tip to tip. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Community : Despite predictions, weekend weather not so bad May 8, 2008
I spoke with them while I was out planting my new Colorado spruce seedlings from Arbor Day. I guess you could say I was celebrating Wisconsin Arbor Day a little late, since it was almost too cold to plant on the true Arbor Day. (Forest Republican, WI)
Boost Mobile RockCorps Youth Volunteerism Movement Returns to Los Angeles May 8, 2008
Additional volunteer efforts will include the Million Trees Initiative Arbor Day Celebration, sponsored by the City of Los Angeles on May 17 at Griffith Park. Volunteers will plant trees in this area recently affected by wild fires. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
For Arbor Day, administrators and residents of the King’s Daughters Home planted a tree Friday honoring Karen Scott, past president of the Home Board. Home Administrator Peggy George-Morris, standing next to Dr. James Scott, served as emcee for the tree planting and ceremony. Karen Scott died in August, 2007. She was also a charter member of Weller-Rohlfing Circle of King’s Daughters Home. May 6, 2008
For Arbor Day, administrators and residents of the King s Daughters Home planted a tree Friday honoring Karen Scott, past president of the Home Board. Home Administrator Peggy George-Morris, standing next to Dr. James Scott, served as emcee for the tree planting and ceremony. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Barbs & Bouquets for May 3, 2008 May 3, 2008
Bouquet Arbor Day was introduced to students throughout DeKalb County in a hands-on manner April 25 and Monday when D. Ryan Tree Service delivered and planted trees at Creston Elementary School, Tyler Elementary School in DeKalb, Wright Elementary School in Malta and Cornerstone Christian Academy in Sycamore in honor of Arbor Day. For the past 12 years, the company has given demonstrations to students while planting the trees. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Swampscott named Tree City for 17th year May 3, 2008
The awards are sponsored by the National Arbor Day foundation to honor communities that are committed to urban forestry. To receive designation as an official Tree City, municipalities must meet four criteria: They must establish a department devoted to tree care, spend at least $2 per capita per year on urban forestry, enforce laws protecting public trees and host an Arbor Day celebration. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Northwood's trees replaced May 3, 2008
The three-member crew was just a fraction of the more than 30 volunteers who planted 135 trees Thursday to help celebrate Arbor Day. Northwood hosted the North Dakota State Arbor Day Celebration on Friday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Preserving North Andover's Second Burial Ground May 3, 2008
As part of Arbor Day this month, Valley Tree Service of Groveland donated a day of tree care on Saturday, April 26, to the North Parish Church, stewards of North Andover s historic Second Burial Grounds ... It is also one way we can highlight the importance and significance of Arbor Day, said Valley Tree Services Steve Strom. (North Andover Citizen, MA)