The City of Hastings once again celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees in a city park. This year 13 trees were planted
at Pleasant Park. According to the City of Hastings Arbor Day proclamation, since 1997 Hastings has been recognized as a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This event was sponsored by Dakota Electric Association and Hoffman and McNamara Landscaping of Hastings.
KDWA was at Pleasant Park for the Arbor Day tree planting and connected with City Forester TJ Lucas.
(Actuality 1)
Civic-minded volunteers showed up with shovels in hand and ready to work. Hastings Recreation Program Specialist
Paige Marschall Bigler shared how the city ensured that folks had a chance to participate.
(Actuality 2)
Mayor Fasbender offered information on where folks can turn if they have concerns about the health of their trees.
(Actuality 3)
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