Western Reserve Land Conservancy Teams Up with The Davey Tree Expert Company to Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree Planting Event

(MORELAND HILLS, OH) - Western Reserve Land Conservancy is thrilled to announce a partnership with The Davey Tree Expert Company to celebrate Arbor Day with a community tree planting event on Friday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at Carrie Cain Park located at 7921 Pulaski Avenue in Cleveland, OH 44103 in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood.

Arbor Day is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the importance of trees and their vital role in our lives. This partnership between Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Davey Tree underscores our shared commitment to environmental conservation, community engagement, and tree planting in low-canopy neighborhoods in Cleveland.

The event will begin with brief remarks from Matt Zone of Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Sandee Reid of Davey Tree. "We are excited to join forces with Davey Tree for this meaningful Arbor Day event," said Matt Zone, Senior Vice President and Director of Thriving Communities at Western Reserve Land Conservancy. "Planting trees not only enhances the beauty of our communities but also contributes to cleaner air, improved water quality, and enhanced biodiversity. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the health and vitality of our environment."

"We are pleased to partner with Western Reserve Land Conservancy for this Arbor Day celebration," said Sandra Reid, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning at Davey Tree. "As arborists and environmental stewards, we understand the critical role that trees play in creating healthy, vibrant communities. That's why Davey arborists plant trees at Arbor Day and Earth Day events like this in the communities where we work and live. Each year, hundreds of trees are planted by Davey teammates throughout North America because we know that we are investing in a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come."

After the remarks, in celebration of Arbor Day, Western Reserve Land Conservancy staff and volunteers from Davey Tree will plant 40 trees throughout the park.

• Volunteers Arrive and Check-in: 9 a.m.
• Remarks: 9:15 a.m.
• Planting Demo: 9:30 a.m.
• Group Photo: 9:45 a.m.
• Planting Begins: 10 a.m.
• Event Ends: 12 p.m.

Join us on Arbor Day, Friday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m., at Carrie Cain Park for a celebration of trees and community. Together, we can make a difference, one tree at a time.

About Western Reserve Land Conservancy
The nationally accredited Western Reserve Land Conservancy - the largest local land trust in Ohio- provides the people of northern and eastern Ohio with essential natural assets through land conservation and restoration. To date, the Land Conservancy has permanently preserved more than 72,000 acres at 900 properties; helped create and expand over 200 public parks and preserves; led the efforts to create 68 county land banks across Ohio; and planted and distributed more than 15,000 robust trees in Cleveland.
https://wrlandconservancy.org