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In celebration of Arbor Day, Stevens Point planted eight fruit trees—including apple, cherry, and peach—in the community garden opposite Mead Park.
This marks the city’s 44th year as a Tree City USA and its fourth tree-planting event.
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The Stevens Point Forestry Team and Golden Sands Resource, Conservation and Development collaborated on the planting to make fruit trees more accessible and visible to residents.
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Mayor Mike Wiza expressed hope that the community will nurture these trees as carefully as their own gardens.
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This initiative also supports local efforts to address food insecurity by providing fresh fruit to those in need, combining beauty and sustainability in the heart of the city.
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