BOISE, ID – Arbor Day will be observed across Idaho on Friday, April 25, as communities mark the occasion with public events, educational activities, and the distribution of free tree seedlings.
The official state celebration will take place at the Idaho State Museum in Boise beginning at 10 a.m. Activities include informational booths, presentations, refreshments, and a ceremonial tree planting in nearby Julia Davis Park. The Idaho Forest Products Commission (IFPC), along with local, state, and federal partners, is coordinating the statewide effort.
“Idaho is our uniquely beautiful home and trees are the state’s great renewable resource, sustainably managed for the future,” said Jennifer Okerlund Frederickson, IFPC Director. “This Arbor Day, we hope you will look to Idaho’s forests for all the things they contribute to where we live and our way of life.”
Seedling giveaways will occur during regular business hours while supplies last on Arbor Day, April 25th
Participating vendors include:
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Home Depot (Lewiston) – 2425 Thain Grade, Lewiston
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IDL Clearwater Supervisory Area – 10230 Highway 12, Orofino
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IDL Maggie Creek Supervisory Area – 913 Third Street, Kamiah
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Plummer Public Library – 849 D Street, Plummer
Additional distribution sites and event details can be found online at idahoforests.org.
The IFPC also encourages individual participation, such as planting trees, learning about local tree species, and using the organization’s online educational resources. Commemorative Arbor Day merchandise and printable materials are available through the IFPC’s website.
According to the commission, forests cover 40 percent of Idaho and support approximately 30,000 jobs, contributing more than $2.8 billion annually to the state’s economy. The IFPC emphasizes sustainable forest practices, noting that for every tree harvested, seven more are growing for the future.
For more information about Arbor Day and forest management in Idaho, visit www.idahoforests.org or follow @idahoforests on Facebook and Instagram.
