For the 20th year, Valparaiso says it has been recognized as a Tree City USA for its commitment to effective urban forest management. Valparaiso’s extensive urban forest includes more than 10,000 trees. Pictured is a recent downtown tree planting event organized by the city’s ISA Certified Arborist and City Forester Matt McBain. (Photo provided, City of Valparaiso)
In Valparaiso, the city has again been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, receiving the recognition for two decades now. “We’re so pleased to earn this designation, recognizing the priority Valparaiso puts on its trees. This is the City of Valparaiso’s 20th year of earning this recognition,” said Matt McBain, Valparaiso’s ISA Certified Arborist and City Forester. The city is hosting an Arbor Day Tree Planting Event at 10 am Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Will Park on Morgan Boulevard in the College Hill neighborhood. Valparaiso says its urban forest is home to 10,000 trees. For more information about Valparaiso’s urban forestry efforts and suggested trees for residential use, visit Valpo.us .
