The City of West Fargo, a Tree City USA community, will hold an Arbor Day celebration at 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Sandy’s Donuts’ West Fargo location (301 Main Ave. W.). The celebration will include a tree planting in memory of Sandy Ostlund, founder of Sandy’s Donuts. This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the West Fargo Urban Forestry Committee, this annual celebration includes a mayoral proclamation, Tree City USA recognition and tree planting celebration. The Urban Forestry Committee will provide refreshments at the event. 

The City of West Fargo has been recognized as a Tree City USA community since 1984 through the Arbor Day Foundation. To maintain this designation, a City must maintain a forestry board or department, have a City tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and celebrate Arbor Day. 

Arbor Day is a global celebration to plant commemorative trees, provide education on tree planting and care, and celebrate the benefits trees provide.