Since 1984, WPBF has celebrated Arbor Day on the last Friday in April by planting a tree at one of the city’s public schools. This year, White Plains celebrated Arbor Day with the planting of a red maple tree at the Eastview Middle School. We are updating our website with new photos and information about the wonderful day. Until then, please visit here to watch a video of our special day in 2024 here.
The photos you are seeing on this page are from 2023 and will be updated soon along with more information about 2024.
Meanwhile, read here about our 2023 event. Westchester County Executive George Latimer and White Plains Councilwoman Victoria Presser presented proclamations to commemorate the event. City Public Works Commissioner Stefania Mignone presented a special flag indicating that White Plains has been a Tree City USA recipient for 40 years. White Plains High School will fly the flag for a month.
The high school Mariachi Band provided musical entertainment to serenade the event and high school seniors Eudin Gallardo and Justin Suqui provided original artwork for this year’s Arbor Day program. Principal Emerly Martinez spoke on behalf of the high school and acknowledged the Mariachi Band and other students, Assistant Principal Gaetano Vitiello, digital arts teacher Brian Wintersteen and WPBF for their help executing the celebration.
Matthew Chase of Davey Tree planted the Eastern Redbud and will provide follow-up care for the tree. Consolidated Edison provided saplings for the attendees and students to take home and plant in honor of Arbor Day.