HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - Mayor Joshua A. Garcia and Holyoke Conservation and Sustainability Director Yoni Glogower are set to partake in an observance of Arbor Day at Wistariahurst on Friday, April 26th at 1 p.m. Elms College’s online nursing program ranked one of the top in U.S. by Forbes Advisor Sarah Greenleaf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, along with a dedicated crew, will undertake the ceremonial planting of a tree on the grounds of Wistariahurst. Mayor Garcia will read an Arbor Day proclamation during the event. Photo courtesy of the City of Holyoke Wistariahurst, the city's historic house museum is located at 238 Cabot St which serves as the backdrop for this significant occasion. Arbor Day, an annual event celebrated across the nation, highlights the importance of trees in our communities and encourages environmental stewardship. This tree-planting initiative underscores Holyoke's commitment to preserving its natural heritage and enhancing its urban landscape. The public is invited to join Mayor Garcia, Director Glogower, and other community leaders at Wistariahurst to mark this special day and contribute to the city's green initiatives. Local News Holyoke to observe Arbor Day with tree-planting at Wistariahurst Tensions flare at Springfield school committee meeting, multiple members walk out Panel discussion in Springfield empowers women to be in control of their finances WNEU’s “Rock & Stroll” boosts Occupational Therapy program 22News began broadcasting in March 1953 providing local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Follow WWLP-22News on X @WWLP22News and Facebook.