City Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Plantings

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day 2011, the city spruced Riverbend Park by pruning and removing invasive plants along the river and planting some new trees.

On Friday, April 29 trees were planted beginning near the McGlynn School and continuing along the riverfront. The Medford Energy Committee and the City’s Tree Warden, Aggie Tuden, have worked together to choose trees that will provide both energy and environmental benefits. For example, two trees to be planted near the McGlynn School will reduce persistent puddling of the area, function as a windbreak for the building, provide shade in summer and allow sun to warm the building in winter. Trees planted with consideration for environmental impact reduce energy consumption and truly function as “nature’s air conditioners.”

“Each Arbor Day I look forward to holding a tree planting event and explaining to students the importance of planting trees” stated Mayor McGlynn. Medford is a Tree City USA, and has been for the last 12 consecutive years. By holding events such as tree plantings, the City maintains its designation as a Tree City USA.

Twelve trees were planted, including weeping willow and cherry trees.

Medford Tree Warden Aggie Tuden with some of the trees to be planted behind the McGlynn School.

Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn, Environmental Agent Carey Duques, Tree Warden Aggie Tuden, McGlynn Middle School principal Jake Edwards, and Energy Efficiency Coordinator Alicia Hunt with McGlynn Middle School students.

Mayor Michael McGlynn, Environmental Agent Carey Duques, and Tree Warden Aggie Tuden with volunteer arborists from Turner Tree Service and Lawns Plus, Inc. The crews helped prune and remove invasive, overgrown plants along the river.

– Information from www.medfordpublicschools.org