By May Hunter, For Iron County Today
Arbor Day is a secular day of observance in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. Arbor Day is one of the world’s largest nonprofit conservation organizations dedicated to planting trees. First celebrated in 1872, it was established as a way to encourage farmers and homesteaders to plant trees that would provide shade, shelter, food, fuel and beauty to open area. Communities around the state can celebrate Arbor Day any day of the year. Brian Head’s Arbor Day Celebration was July 18, 2024. Several attended and helped plant trees. They learned about how to plant trees in Brian Head’s environment by Ryan Johnson, Arborist, Urban and Community Forester.
Mayor Clayton Calloway quote: “Brian Head maintains its Arbor Day celebration to keep the town beautiful. We have a Council that is committed to beautifying Brian Head. Our Public Works Dept. is dedicated to implementing our plan and making Brian Head a beautiful place. A good example is the Brian Head park area, which some people used to call a mining pit, and it’s really transforming into a beautiful area. So we definitely love to celebrate Arbor Day.”