Wilmington gets 19th annual Tree City USA designation
Wilmington will be get its 19th consecutive Tree City USA award in a ceremony at Stapler Park.
The Delaware Forest Service will present the award to Mayor Baker and then 240 third and fourth graders from local schools will plant trees, play tree games and watch climbing demonstrations. The award is based on standards set by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters.
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