Join us for an Arbor Day Ceremony on April 26

An Arbor Day tree-planting ceremony will be held on April 26 during the faculty spring Summit to honor the memory of the current and former staff and faculty members and their loved ones.

The Arbor Day holiday is meant to encourage the planting of trees to benefit and beautify the environment. Kalamazoo Valley has participated by holding a memorial tree planting on Arbor Day since 2010. This year's ceremony begins at 11:40 a.m. at the Texas Township Campus in the memorial tree garden near the south storm ponds (behind the Advanced Technology Center). The ceremony will include music, poetry and special words of tribute.

The celebration of Arbor Day provides a chance to recognize and appreciate Kalamazoo Valley's beautiful campus while remembering those who have recently passed away by planting trees in their honor. The event is open to the public. Contact Human Resources Specialist Michelle DeMeritt, by April 19 to suggest a current or former employee, or your spouse, parent or child, to be added to the list of honorees.