STATE COLLEGE — Ferguson Township invites the community to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Autumnwood Park, 2207 Autumnwood Drive, State College.

A designated Tree City USA community, Ferguson Township is committed to environmental stewardship through the planting, care and management of its street and park trees, alongside its abundant green spaces.

This year’s theme, “10 Years and Growing as a Tree City USA Community,” celebrates a decade of dedication to trees and sustainable practices.

The Arbor Day celebration will feature family-friendly activities, including:

— Tree planting ceremony

— Bucket truck rides

— Informational tree walk

— Tree seedling giveaway

— Arts and crafts

— Light refreshments

Playground Design Day: Help

Shape the Future of Autumnwood Park

As part of the Arbor Day celebration, the township will also host a Community Playground Design Day in partnership with KABOOM! and the Pennsylvania Municipal League.

The township is planning a new inclusive play space at Autumnwood Park and invites community members, especially children, to share their ideas.

The park is getting a new playground, and community input is essential in shaping its design. To participate:

— Register to attend Design Day on April 25: volunteer.kaboom.org/opportunity/a7XPK0000001YCX2A2/help-design-a-newplayspace-at-autumnwood-park

— Share your ideas through the online vision survey: https://forms.office.com/r/cmuxQgRkDU

The design day schedule includes:

— Children’s Session (Kid Design Workshop) from 12 to 1 p.m. Children will be invited to share their ideas as “play space experts,” helping shape features and equipment for the new playground.

— Adult Workshop (Community Planning Session) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Adults will help guide planning and identify leadership roles for the upcoming community build. Focus areas include: Site features and construction logistics; volunteer recruitment and outreach; event and meal planning; build Week coordination and logistics; selection of playground equipment based on community input.

In August, volunteers will come together for a community build to construct the new playground, transforming ideas from Design Day into a new play space for local children.

For more information about this event, please visit: www.twp.ferguson.pa.us.