For many years, The Sons of Norway service organization has donated money to the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase and plant trees in parks.  Last year they partnered with Burlington Elementary and the Parks and Recreation Department to plant 8 trees next to the school in Burlington Park as part of Earth Day.  The school hosted a program and the students helped to plant the trees.  The Sons of Norway want to make this an annual Earth Day event.  

This year The Sons of Norway have donated $500.00 and are partnering with Big Sky Elementary to plant 8 trees in an adjacent park.  The school will host a program and the children will have an opportunity to plant a tree.  This is an excellent opportunity for children to learn about trees and their beneficial aspects in the environment.   

Council may:

• Accept the $500.00 donation from The Sons of Norway, or
• Not accept the donation

Staff Recommends Council accept the $500.00 donation from The Sons of Norway.