Harford County celebrates 21st annual Arbor Day with tree planting

Volunteers gathered at Swan Harbor Farm to plant over 130 native trees

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:35pm

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus scene of people planting trees in a lush, green landscape, with warm, golden light filtering through the foliage.Volunteers come together to plant native trees and expand Harford County's urban forest during the 21st annual Arbor Day celebration.Havre de Grace Today

Harford County, Maryland held its 21st annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, with volunteers gathering at Swan Harbor Farm in Havre de Grace to plant approximately 130 native trees throughout the county.

Why it matters

Arbor Day events help promote environmental stewardship and increase the county's tree canopy, which provides numerous benefits like improved air quality, reduced stormwater runoff, and enhanced wildlife habitats.

The details

The Arbor Day tree planting was organized by Harford County to continue its efforts to increase the local tree population and raise awareness about the importance of urban forestry. Volunteers of all ages came together to plant a variety of native tree species across the Swan Harbor Farm property.

  • The 21st annual Arbor Day celebration took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Harford County

The local government of Harford County, Maryland that organized the annual Arbor Day tree planting event.

Swan Harbor Farm

The location in Havre de Grace, Maryland where the Arbor Day tree planting took place.

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The takeaway

Arbor Day events like this one in Harford County help raise awareness about the environmental and community benefits of urban forestry, while also directly contributing to increasing the local tree canopy.