At the April 7 Village Board meeting, President Ballerine signed a proclamation declaring April 29, 2022 as “Arbor Day” in the Village of Riverside. The proclamation encourages all citizens to plant and care for trees and to promote the protection and care of trees within our community and woodlands.
The Arbor Day Foundation awarded a 2021 Growth Award to the Village for our efforts to continuously improve our community’s urban forestry program. The award honors communities that demonstrate higher levels of tree care and community engagement.