News Release Date
04-27-2024
ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION NAMES SHABBONA A 2023 TREE CITY USA
Lincoln, Nebraska (4/10/2024) - Shabbona was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Shabbona achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
This is the 7th consecutive year Shabbona has been named a Tree City USA.