San Luis celebrates Earth Day with community tree planting
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - In honor of Earth Day, the City of San Luis hosted a community tree planting event Tuesday morning at Los Olivos Park.
Organized by the city's Parks and Recreation Department, the event brought together local families, students, and partners like Allo Fiber, Walmart, and Chicanos Por La Causa.
More than 10 trees were planted throughout the park, with kids and volunteers rolling up their sleeves to take part.
Parks and Rec leaders say the event isn't just about planting trees, but about teaching the next generation the value of green spaces and environmental care.
"Today was a great outcome with the kids," said Alvaro Escalante, San Luis Park Supervisor. "I see that the kids love it. Last year, we didn’t have any kids, so that's something we're definitely going to want to see more of."
Organizers say the city plans to continue choosing different parks each year to spread the message of sustainability and build stronger community connections.
"We need to pass that message onto the kids, why it's important. To have trees in our community for natural shade and oxygen, and that's the idea, to pass that tradition onto our kids," said Maria Angelica Roldan, San Luis Parks and Recreation Director.
The City of Yuma is hosting a similar event, an Arbor Day celebration on April 24, 2025, at Joe Henry Memorial Park, where they will plant approximately 40 trees approved for the Yuma environment.
