The Parks Department will host a tree planting on Saturday, Oct. 11 in celebration of Arbor Day.
The event, which is open to the public, will begin at 11 a.m. near the playground in Johnstone Park, 100 N. Cherokee Ave. in Bartlesville.
The planting will replace a tree that was damaged by storms several months ago. The original tree, planted in 1991, was dedicated “In Loving Memory of Our Innocent Children Who Die From Child Abuse And Neglect,” in recognition of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October. The replacement tree will be a Shumard Oak.
“The City of Bartlesville has been a proud member of the Tree City USA for 42 years,” said Parks Superintendent Bobby Robinson. “We hope the public will come out this Saturday to attend our celebration and re-dedication.”