NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Director of Parks and Facilities Justin Combs accepted the proclamation for Arbor Day at Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting and spoke briefly about what his department will be doing to commemorate the occasion.
"This Friday, for the ninth year in a row, we'll be planting trees at Orchard Park with fourth graders," Combs said. "We'll plant 11 trees this year. The trees were provided by the tree board, they do have funds at the community foundation, the trees for forever fund. Trees were purchased through that. From 1 to 2 p.m. this Friday at Orchard Park. The event is sponsored by City Beverage. They provide refreshments for all the kids and adult volunteers after the event."
Combs told Hutch Post in an email the fourth graders will be from Plum Creek Elementary and they are doing the event on the 19th instead of the 26th because Buhler doesn't have school on the 26th. Traditionally, Arbor Day is the fourth Friday in April.
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