Texas Arbor Day

I want My City to host

Each year the official state Arbor Day is celebrated the first Friday in in a different Texas city…and yours could be next! Arbor Day is an annual observance across America that celebrates the role of in our lives and promotes planting and care. November is the perfect time to plant trees in Texas. And who better to lead the celebration than a Tree City USA and the state’s tree people? Texas A&M Service, Texas Association and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of . Texas A&M Forest Service wants to partner with your organization to celebrate Texas Arbor Day in your city. We will bring and media exposure to your community and the Texas State will emcee your event. We will also invite the Texas Governor and area legislators.

Applying to host the event is easy. Texas Arbor Day host cities… Organizations that typically host 1. Fill out the application. • are recognized for Texas Arbor Day…. 2. The Texas Arbor Day selection excellence in community • are highly networked committee will consider the forestry • have experience in event and qualifications and unique • are flourishing and conference production characteristics of your growing as vibrant start-up • are highly collaborative organization and city. communities • are experienced in community 3. The winning city will be • are recognized as a Tree management and building notified by the selection City USA • want to change the world for the committee. better

Applications are available at texasforestservice.tamu.edu/arborday Texas Arbor Day Host City Application

Name of City: ______

Texas Arbor Day, as decreed by the state legislature, is the first Friday in November

Our city would like to host the official State Arbor Day celebration on Friday, November 5, 2021

Application deadline 31, 2020

We have been a Tree City USA since: ______(year)

Our Texas A&M Forest Service Regional Urban Forester: ______

Give a brief explanation of why your city should host Texas Arbor Day: ______

Describe your vision and plans for Texas Arbor Day: ______

List any organizations or entities who partner with you to celebrate Arbor Day: ______

Contact Information:

Applicant: Communications Contact: Mayor or City Manager: Name______Name______Name______Title______Title______Title______Address______Address______Address______City______TX Zip City______TX Zip City______TX Zip code______code______code______Email______Phone______Email______Phone______Email______Phone______

Please send application to [email protected]