MOUNT PROSPECT CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY ON APRIL 25TH 

The Village of Mount Prospect Public Works Department will host our Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025. The ceremony will be at Saint Paul School, located at 18 S. School Street.

This annual celebration is shared with students and staff to commemorate the occasion. During the ceremony, Mayor Paul Hoefert, various Village officials, staff and students from Saint Paul will perform poems and readings and then plant a tree on the grounds. Members of the Garden Club of Mount Prospect will also help with the planting. We are very grateful to the Garden Club, as they generously contribute funds to help the Village purchase an Arbor Day tree each year. Also, P.W. Paws, our mascot, will be there!

"Receiving the Tree City USA Award for the 40th year is a testament to Mount Prospect’s long-standing dedication to environmental stewardship,” said Dave Hull, Forestry and Grounds Superintendent. “Our commitment to maintaining a healthy, sustainable urban canopy benefits not just our neighborhoods today, but future generations as well." The Village works with a local school each year to plant a tree for Arbor Day.

“Arbor Day is more than just planting a tree—it’s about planting roots in the community,” Hull added. “Partnering with local schools each year allows us to educate and inspire young residents about the value of trees and the role they play in a thriving environment.”

If your school is interested in participating in our annual Arbor Day celebration ceremony, please get in touch with Public Works at 847-870-5640.