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NEWS MARCH 2020 Save the Date! Arbor Day of Service • Friday, April 24, 2020 WHERE WILL YOU LEND A HAND? Every April, MAA coordinates a statewide volunteer day involv- ing hundreds of MAA members. The MAA’s Arbor Day of Service gives tree care professionals a chance to make a direct impact in their local communities, while drawing attention to the importance of proper tree care and tree planting. Arborists work collaboratively on large projects, or independently on smaller projects, at sites like community parks, schools, town commons or conservation land. Now is the time to look around your local area for a site in need and offer your professional services for a day. It’s a great way to give back in your community! The MAA provides tools to help promote your involvement with Arbor Day of Service including planning guidelines, signs, stickers, sample news releases, check lists, and more. WANT TO GET INVOLVED? If you’re interested in helping out on Arbor Day, stop by MassArbor.org to view projects looking for help. Follow the links for ADoS 2020. You can email the organizer directly and start planning your volunteer effort. Community organizations or arborists seeking help with a project should visit MassArbor.org to post requests for help. Where the best in the tree care industry come together (continued on page 3)