Minnesota House Members Celebrate Arbor Day by Distributing Trees
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – In honor of Arbor Day, which is celebrated the last Friday of April, Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL - South St. Paul) and members of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee distributed White Oak, Black Cherry, and Cranberry Bush saplings from Schumacher’s Nursery in Heron Lake, Minnesota to members of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
“Planting a tree is one of the most important things we can do to protect our environment, and Arbor Day is the perfect time to bring legislators together to honor our trees,” said Rep. Hansen, chair of the Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. “Last year the Legislature made historic investments in planting trees and responding to emerald ash borer, and that work is continuing this year in the Environment and Natural Resources Committee.”
Last week, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee passed HF 3911, the 2024 Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy bill, which includes over $19 million in funding for trees and tree planting grants throughout Minnesota.
This yearly bipartisan House tradition has been celebrated around Arbor Day for over 40 years. Tree saplings were handed out during today’s floor session. A recording of the representative’s floor speeches can be found here.
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Photo cutline: Rep. Hansen, House Members, and staff bag trees for Arbor Day Celebration. Credit: Andrew VonBank, House Photography
Photo cutline: Tree saplings are distributed on the House Floor. Credit: Andrew VonBank, House Photography
Photo cutline: Rep. Hansen speaks on House Floor for Arbor Day Celebration. Credit: Michele Jokinen, House Photography
Photo cutline: Tree saplings are distributed on the House Floor. Credit: Michele Jokinen, House Photography