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City of Arlington workers plant trees to celebrate the city\u2019s 150th anniversary. The goal is to plant 1,800 trees in a year, or an average of 150 per month.<\/p>\n
City of Arlington Parks And Rec<\/p>\n
The city of Arlington is turning 150 years old in 2026. To celebrate this historic milestone they are planting 1,800 trees over the span of a year, an average of 150 per month.<\/p>\n
These native and adapted tree species will be planted across the 99-square-mile city during optimal seasons to ensure their long-term health and survival. This initiative will unfold through a mix of community tree giveaways, new plantings in parks and public spaces, and strategic replacement trees in parks, medians, and other public spaces.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlanting trees is one of the most meaningful long\u2011term investments a community can make. Trees clean the air, provide cooling shade, support local wildlife, and create vibrant, welcoming public spaces,\u201d said Susan Schrock from the city of Arlington Office of Communication. \u201cThey also strengthen neighborhoods by bringing people together around a shared commitment to improving their city for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tree plantings began earlier this year in street medians. There have also been plantings at J.W. Dunlop Park in North Arlington and near the new \u201cHeartfullness\u201d sculpture at the Dr. Robert Cluck Linear Park.<\/p>\n
Trees planted include new Texas redbud, desert willow, brodie juniper and sweetgum.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the planting around the new Heartfulness sculpture in the Entertainment District, we selected native and adapted tree species that naturally grow to shorter mature heights,\u201d Schrock said. \u201cThis ensures they won\u2019t block the iconic sight lines to AT&T Stadium while still enhancing the landscape with shade, color and long\u2011term sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Nov. 6, a Sesquicentennial tree planting event will take place in downtown Arlington in celebration of Texas Arbor Day. This event includes plans for a legacy tree to take root in Founders Plaza, near Levitt Pavilion.<\/p>\n
Schrock said the Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is developing a fall planting plan, which they will share with the community once it\u2019s finalized.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs our year-long tree initiative grows, we want to make it easier for residents to know when and where plantings will take place,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
However, not all plantings can be opened to the public. Some are completed by city staff or contracted crews for safety reasons, Schrock noted. For instance, when trees must be planted in street medians or high\u2011traffic areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhenever it\u2019s safe and practical, we will invite volunteers and community members to join us,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n