Manassas named a Tree City USA for 28th year; Arbor Day Festival on April 20
The Arbor Foundation has named the City of Manassas has been named a Tree City USA for the 28th year in honor of the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management.
This designation is presented to the City annually at the Arbor Day Celebration. This year’s Arbor Day Celebration, the 34th annual, will be held at Kinsley Mill Park at 8844 Hastings Drive, on April 20 at 10 a.m. It is free and open to the public.
At the celebration, the City’s Beautification Committee will present awards to students in pre-K through fourth grades for their posters on this year’s theme, “If I Plant a Tree.” The committee combed through hundreds of submissions to pick first, second and third place winners for each grade.
The Tree City USA flag will be presented to the City of Manassas by the Virginia Department of Forestry.
The City of Manassas is a Keep America Beautiful affiliate – Keep Manassas Beautiful.
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