Responsibilities & Activities
Arbor Day celebrations - The first Arbor Day was observed on April 10, 1872 as a day to plant trees and to celebrate all that trees do for us: prevent soil erosion, serve as a wind barrier, and provide shelter and shade, to name a few. Today, Arbor Day is officially celebrated on the last Friday in April.
Since 2001, the Alpine EC has celebrated Arbor Day with activities such as distributions of seedlings (over 3,800 of them!), tree plantings, and educational posters. Additionally, since 2012, Alpine public school teachers have facilitated artistic expressions by students regarding the significance of Arbor Day and the benefits of trees.
2024 Arbor Day Events
In keeping with tradition, the Alpine School created Arbor Day Themed Posters. Our sincere thanks to the Alpine School children and staff for their thoughtful and creative participation in observing Arbor Day over the years.
Also to celebrate Arbor Day, members of Alpine's EC will join Mayor Tomasko, other borough officials, and members of the DPW for planting of a spruce tree at Borough Hall on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 1:30pm. Alpine residents are welcome to attend.
The history behind this year's planting: The spruce to be planted was a seedling that was originally distributed by the EC to a recipient who potted it and then cared for it over the course of many years. Since then, it has grown substantially and will now be planted at the Church Street Green for all to enjoy.
Spruce seedling:
Pictures of the planting event will be posted once the event is held
For more information on Arbor Day, visit the Arbor Day Foundation website at: arborday.org
Other trees in progress . . .
Seedling planted 2008;
Photo taken 2010
Seedling planted 1986;
Photo taken 2005
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now”
~Chinese proverb
