Hendersonville celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony at Hendersonville Elementary School on April 25. Mayor Barbara Volk joined members of the Hendersonville Tree Board, Four Seasons Rotary Club, and local students for the event.
During the ceremony, the Arbor Day Foundation presented Tree City USA awards to the City, and Mayor Volk proclaimed April 25 as Tree City Day in Hendersonville. Public Works staff planted a Red Maple tree that will provide shade and beauty for generations to come.
This year’s event marked the 153rd anniversary of Arbor Day in the U.S. and continued a local tradition sponsored by the Four Seasons Rotary Club since 1991. Hendersonville has proudly held Tree City USA status for over 30 years, reflecting its long-standing commitment to urban forest management.
Sullivan Park Tree Planting and Plant Giveaway
Volunteers gathered at Sullivan Park for a successful Community Planting Day and Native Plant Giveaway, hosted by the City of Hendersonville Stormwater Department, Tree Board, and Environmental Sustainability Board.
The event brought residents and city staff together with a shared goal: to plant native trees and enhance stormwater management in a neighborhood park while promoting sustainable landscaping practices. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to plant a variety of native species that will help reduce erosion, improve water quality, and support local wildlife habitats. They also learned to identify some common invasive species and picked up litter along the streambank.
To encourage sustainable landscaping at home, the Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board gave away free native plants for rain gardens or streambank planting after the event to city residents. Featured plants included Clethra ‘Hummingbird’ and Juncus ‘Blue Arrow.’
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Attached are photos from today’s events, along with the previous Arbor Day Event Press Release
