Sandusky makes woodchips available as mulch for landscapes. Each of these recycling techniques saves money that would be spent on conventional disposal methods. Arbor Day Many Ohio towns recognize Arbor Day with simple tree- planting ceremonies. An impressive program is in Medina, where school children receive seedlings from service groups and school officials. Lisbon holds an essay and poster contest with winners being recognized at a public ceremony.
New parents are eligible to receive a tree to commemorate the birth of their child in Dover.
The Tree City USA Award has proved to be the best means of formally recognizing street tree programs in Ohio. The award, sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, recognizes municipalities that meet certain standards. In Ohio, a Tree City USA ceremony is held each spring as part of the governor's Arbor Day awards. Residents get a source of pride, and shade tree commissions benefit from an affirmation of their program. It can be argued that residents will carry out urban forestry themselves, as long as they know that street tree work is needed.