City of Mansfield to Celebrate Arbor Day and 31st Year as “Tree City USA.”
Superintendent Mike Woogerd is pleased to announce the City of Mansfield’s Annual Arbor Day Celebration, which will also commemorate the city’s recognition as a “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 31st consecutive year.
The City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission will celebrate this milestone with a special Arbor Day ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Park.
Liberty Park represents an important green space within the city and serves as a place for community gathering, recreation, and neighborhood engagement. Maintaining a balance of history and future within our park ensures that it continues to be a welcoming and environmentally beneficial space for residents and visitors alike.
During the ceremony, the Shade Tree Commission will plant an Oak Tree (Quercus) in Liberty Park. The tree has been generously donated by Alta Florist & Greenhouse in support of the city’s ongoing urban forestry efforts.
Similar to Mansfield, oak trees are renowned for their immense strength, remarkable longevity (often living over 300 years), and their role as ecological “superheroes,” supporting more life forms, including thousands of insect and bird species, than almost any other North American tree.
The community is invited to join the Commission by celebrating Arbor Day 2026.
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SHELBY ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
RICHLAND COUNTY HERITAGE TREE PLANTING
April 24th 10:00 AM
Location: Seltzer Park North Pavillion 60 Parkwood Drive
Welcome / Recognitions
Presentation of Arbor Day Proclamation
Planting of Heritage Tree with Patriotic Music provided by Shelby Middle School Choir Shelby High School Choir Shelby High School Band
Story Time and Learning Resources presented by The Marvin Memorial Library
Kiwanis distribution of free tree saplings as supplies last (saplings provided by Clear Fork FFA Alumni