Jacksonville has a long tradition of observing Arbor Day and supporting beautification efforts. The City, the Jacksonville Tree Board and the Environmental Appearance & Advisory Committee have served to lead, advise, advocate and do hands-on work to advance efforts that improves the appearance of the City.
Traditionally, during the Arbor Day Observance Jacksonville celebrates the meaning of Arbor Day, and trees are planted at a City Park. Arbor Day is also used to encourage Citizens to give back to their community by supporting the Adopt-A-Program where volunteers can adopt a street, stream, park or trail to help keep clean.
The 2017 Arbor Day Observance will be held on Friday, April 21 at Tarawa Terrace Elementary School.