The City of Brentwood’s Tree Board will hold its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Brentwood Library. The traditional new tree planted annually at the celebration will be dedicated to City of Brentwood Mayor, Paul Webb.

The Arbor Day program will include displays by tree-related vendors, food, children’s activities and guided tours of the Library Arboretum. New this year will be a poster contest for third and sixth graders attending Brentwood area schools, and an essay contest for high school students attending Brentwood area schools. The posters will be exhibited at the Brentwood Library during the month of March, and prizes will be awarded in both the poster and essay categories. Over 3,000 seedlings will be distributed to local schools during the week preceding the event, and to attendees during the event.

During the 10:30 am program, the City will receive the Tree City, USA Award from the TN Urban Forestry Council. This will be Brentwood’s twenty-third year in a row to receive the prestigious, national award which recognizes the City’s long standing commitment to tree planting and conservation.

The City of Brentwood recognizes trees for the beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. We also realize that trees help clean the air and keep the atmosphere in balance. We hope that everyone will take part in this special day for the city.