KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha has once again received national recognition for its efforts in maintaining and growing the community’s urban forest, marking another year of acknowledgment for its environmental and beautification work.
The city announced Thursday that it earned the 2025 Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation, an annual recognition program that honors communities committed to proper tree management and environmental stewardship. Kenosha has now received the designation for 44 years.
The Tree City USA program is designed to encourage communities to value and manage trees through established standards and long-term planning. Communities seeking the designation must maintain a tree board or department, have a community tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per resident on urban forestry efforts, and participate in an Arbor Day observance.
Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive Dan Lambe congratulated the city in a letter to Mayor David Bogdala, writing that Kenosha’s ongoing dedication to tree planting and care reflects a commitment to improving residents’ quality of life and investing in a healthier future.
Mayor David Bogdala said the recognition reflects the city’s continued focus on protecting natural resources and maintaining a community that values environmental stewardship. Parks Director Katie Elder also noted that the recognition represents decades of investment in public spaces and trees throughout the community.
The Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on tree planting and conservation efforts, has administered the Tree City USA program for decades and this year is celebrating the program’s 50th anniversary.
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