Arbor Day Celebration

An Arbor Day celebration will kick-off at 10 a.m. April 24 at the Outdoor Learning Garden Site behind Kirksville High School.

The kick-off will feature speakers and tree-planting. This year’s speaker is Yvette Amerman, a resource forester for the Missouri Department of Conservation, who will speak on the importance of conservation. There will also be a ceremonial tree planting, followed by a day of tree planting in the nearby area.

This event is the combined effort of Truman health science students, the City of Kirksville, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Green Thumb and the Bear Creek Group.

Schedule of events:
10 a.m.-Welcome
10:05 a.m.-Presentation by Yvette Amerman
10:15 a.m.-Student Representative Will Speak
10:20 a.m.-Summary of Event
10:30 a.m.-Tree Planting