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Tree City — Joliet Wins Prestigious Award For 26th Straight Year
Joliet also won its seventh "Growth Award."
From the City of Joliet:
JOLIET, IL — The City of Joliet was named a “Tree City USA” for the 26th consecutive year.
The National Arbor Day Foundation recognized Joliet for the prestigious honor.
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Joliet also won its seventh “Growth Award” for extending a seven year tree-growing contract to 10 years. The city was also honored for its work with Canadian National through a grant program to plant trees in the City.
On Arbor Day, April 28, the city will hold a celebration at 9 a.m. at Pershing Elementary School, 251 N. Midland Ave. Students will participate in a tree planting ceremony.
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Winners of the “Trees Are Terrific” Arbor Day Poster Contest from Pershing School are:
- First Place: Kasandra Palmerin
- Second Place: Dulce Campos
- Third Place: Liliana Alvarez
- Honorable Mention: Dahlia Rosales
- Honorable Mention: Allison Costa
Winning posters will be on display at Joliet’s City Hall from April 18 through Arbor Day.
Pictured: a cat in a tree
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