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City of Omaha Arbor Day celebration event details released

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Posted at 12:17 PM, Apr 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-27 13:17:24-04

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In honor of Arbor Day this Friday, the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department is holding a celebration and calling on volunteers to take part in a park cleanup event.

The cleanup event will be at Hillsborough Park, located at 4573 North 138th Street, from 9-10 a.m. If you’re interested in volunteering, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545adac29a0f94-arbor to signup.

At 9:30, several speakers will address the celebration.

Expected speakers include:

  • The City of Omaha Forester
  • John Wynn Sr.
  • City Councilmember Aimee Melton
  • Mayor Jean Stothert

Mayor Stothert will read a special proclamation, commemorating the event — followed by a tree planting with help from children from Fullerton Elementary school.

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