Millburn Will Celebrate Arbor Day 2026: Free Saplings, Tree Planting

MILLBURN, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Millburn. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The Township of Millburn Shade Tree Advisory Board is pleased to announce two special events for tree-loving residents on Friday, April 24, 2026, celebrating both Arbor Day and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary through community tree planting and environmental stewardship.

Celebrate Arbor Day with a long-standing township tradition: the annual free giveaway of tree saplings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Public Works yard, 345 Essex Street. Residents are invited to pick up young trees to plant at home and contribute to the township’s healthy tree canopy.

There will also be a special ceremonial tree planting celebrating America’s 250th anniversary held at the corner of Whittingham Terrace and Ridgewood Road in Taylor Park at 4 p.m.. Township officials and members of the Shade Tree Advisory Board will plant 13 trees representing the original 13 American colonies, symbolizing both the nation’s founding and Millburn’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

This commemorative planting is made possible through the 2025 William J. Porter Community Tree Project Award, a $2,500 grant sponsored by the New Jersey Shade Tree Federation. The grant will fund the planting of 13 high-quality native trees in Taylor Park as part of a larger reforestation effort.

These events highlight Millburn Township’s continued dedication to environmental stewardship, community involvement, and maintaining a strong, diverse tree canopy for future generations.

Millburn Township has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a “Tree City USA” community for 47 consecutive years, meeting national standards for sound urban forestry management and demonstrating the township’s long-standing commitment to protecting and expanding its tree canopy.

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