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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City to mark Earth Day with ceremonial tree planting, park
clean-up
Dow Water & Process Solutions provides volunteers, grant for trees
Edina, Minn., April 15, 2010 –To commemorate the 40th annual Earth Day, the City of Edina will plant
trees at Pamela Park, 4301 W. 58th St., 10 a.m. Friday, April 30.
The public is invited to attend to help or observe the tree planting, which will take place on the west end of
the park along the parking lot on Oaklawn Avenue. The City Forester will be available to respond to any
questions or comments regarding tree care practices or discuss any issues relating to the operations of the
City's tree program. If weather or other conditions arise that would cause a cancellation of the event, it will
be held in May.
“Tree planting and proper care of trees are vitally important aspects of environmental stewardship locally and
globally,” said City Forester Tom Horwath. “Trees provide not only aesthetic benefits, but also necessary
environmental functions and important resources. So, whether you attend or not, be thankful for all trees and
all that they have to offer for us, beginning with the air we breathe.”
Dow Water & Process Solutions provided a sponsorship and is providing nearly 30 employee volunteers to
help with the tree planting. Volunteers will also help clean the park during the event as part of Keep America
Beautiful’s 2010 Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest annual community improvement program. Dow
is a national sponsor of the 2010 Great American Cleanup.
“Dow’s partnership with the Edina community and participation in the Great American Cleanup underscores
our commitment to being an active community partner and environmental steward,” said Tom Bass, Site
Leader of Dow Water & Process Solutions. “This project also speaks to the power and engagement of our
employees – our human element – as well as other volunteers throughout the community to make our
community a cleaner and more sustainable place to live.”
For more information on the Edina Park and Recreation Department or its activities, call 952-826-0367.
Contact the Forester by calling 952-826-0308.
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