Who: The City of DeKalb, Citizens’ Environmental Commission (CEC) and Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC)
What: Planting of a native pawpaw tree
Where: Fire Station One, 700 Pine St., DeKalb
When: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
Details: Mayor Cohen Barnes, CEC Council Liaison Barb Larson, CCEC Chair Brad Hoey and local pawpaw advocate Austin Cliffe will speak before the planting of a pawpaw tree. This Fall Arbor Day tree planting will help the City earn the Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation.
We hope you can join us as the City celebrates the benefits of trees and continues its commitment to sustainability.
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