Sedalia to Mark Arbor Day at Liberty Park

The city will celebrate its 17th year as a Tree City USA with a tree planting ceremony.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:18pm

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus photograph showing the blurred silhouettes of trees in a park, with soft, warm lighting filtering through the foliage, conceptually representing the celebratory spirit and natural beauty of Sedalia's Arbor Day event.Sedalia's annual Arbor Day celebration at Liberty Park will honor the city's 17-year commitment to urban forestry and environmental sustainability.Sedalia Today

The City of Sedalia, Missouri will commemorate Arbor Day on Friday, April 3rd with a tree planting ceremony at Liberty Park. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with Mayor Andrew Dawson reading an Arbor Day proclamation, followed by the Missouri Department of Conservation giving away tree saplings to attendees.

Why it matters

Sedalia's annual Arbor Day celebration represents the city's ongoing commitment to urban forestry and environmental sustainability. Earning the Tree City USA designation for 17 consecutive years demonstrates Sedalia's dedication to maintaining a healthy tree canopy and educating the community about the benefits of planting and caring for trees.

The details

The Arbor Day ceremony at Liberty Park will include the mayor reading an official proclamation and the Missouri Department of Conservation distributing free tree seedlings to attendees. This event marks Sedalia's 17th year receiving the Tree City USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, an honor given to communities that meet standards for urban forestry management.

  • The Arbor Day event will take place on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4 p.m.
  • Sedalia has received the Tree City USA designation for 17 consecutive years.

The players

Andrew Dawson

The mayor of Sedalia, Missouri.

Missouri Department of Conservation

A state agency that will be giving away tree saplings at the Arbor Day event.

Arbor Day Foundation

A nonprofit organization that awards the Tree City USA designation to communities that meet urban forestry management standards.

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The takeaway

Sedalia's long-standing commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship through its annual Arbor Day celebration and Tree City USA recognition demonstrates the city's dedication to creating a more sustainable, livable community for its residents.