Olympia loves trees!
Trees and forests are part of the fabric and identity of our community. They help keep our air and water clean, provide shade on hot summer days, and make our parks and greenspaces inviting for both people and wildlife alike. In fact, Olympia has been a Tree City USA for 30 years!
Each year, the City and its partners host a variety of Arbor Day events to celebrate our forests and join the community in planting new trees for future generations. This year we’re combining Arbor Day with National Public Lands Day to celebrate two great events!
Join us at Squaxin Park (formerly Priest Point Park), at the Rose Garden Shelter, on Saturday, September 30. The celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year we’re excited to include a habitat stewardship work party, from noon to 2 p.m., where our community will have a hands-on opportunity to help improve the health of the forest. In addition, we’re looking forward to the following:
- Ask-an Arborist booth
- Pacific NW plant giveaway
- Kids activities
- Community-based resources
- Ceremonial tree planting
- Jay Butts "Friends of Trees" Award recognition and more!
For all work parties, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under the age of 14, and any youth under 18 without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.
For more information about the celebration, please call 360.570.3957 or email Kym Foley, Environmental Habitat Planner, at kfoley@ci.olympia.wa.us.
For more information about the volunteer work party, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.
