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The City of Galesburg will celebrate Arbor Day by planting three trees at the newly constructed Galesburg Public Library at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, according to a news release. The new trees – ivory silk lilacs – will be part of the landscaping near the main entrance on the south side of the library. […]
The City of Galesburg has been named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The Honor has been given to Galesburg for 23 consecutive years in honor of its commitment to managing its public trees and encouraging community awareness and appreciation of trees. Galesburg receives this status by adhering to the four requirements; maintaining a tree commission, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community Forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance. Another honor for Galesburg this year is receiving the Tree City USA Growth Award, for dem...
Walt McAllister recently received a $25,000 Urban Agriculture Grant to create Libby's Corner, an urban orchard in Galesburg.
An opportunity to add another green space or park will be discussed
Hope Cemetery recently received a facelift in the form of new fencing along its east border on South Academy Street in Galesburg.