Bonners Ferry receives 'Planting Idaho' Arbor Day grant

Bonners Ferry is among the communities that received an Arbor Day Grant from The Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association, in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Lands, Avista, Rocky Mountain Power, and Idaho Power. This program helps communities celebrate Arbor Day, plant appropriate trees for energy conservation and fosters a stronger relationship between Idaho communities and the Nursery and Utility Industries.

The groups received 44 Arbor Day grant applications for 2020 and were able to fund them all! An Arbor Day Grant of $300 will be given to the communities, including Bonners Feery, for “Planting Idaho.”

The celebration of Arbor Day represents a priceless opportunity for kids and adults alike to take positive action to make their world a better place and to learn about trees and the environment. The first celebration of Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872. Arbor Day is officially celebrated in the U.S. and Idaho on the last Friday in April (April 24th this year). However, communities may be celebrating on a different day due to COVID-19, the climate and planting conditions in their area.

This year help your city celebrate trees by celebrating Arbor Day and Planting Idaho!