Fresno marks National Arbor Day with community tree planting at Courthouse Park

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno celebrated National Arbor Day by bringing together community members, local leaders, and volunteers for a meaningful day of action.

At Courthouse Park, participants planted more than 35 new trees, helping to expand an urban forest across the San Joaquin Valley.

Several local officials were in attendance, including the chairman of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, Garry Bredefeld, as well as Fresno County Supervisors Luis Chavez and Nathan Magsig.

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Organizers say Arbor Day is not just a celebration of Fresno’s environmental legacy but also a long-term investment in the future of the city’s urban forest.