RPU to Participate in Local Tree Planting Event

ROCHESTER, MN—Rochester Public Utilities (RPU), along with the City of Rochester and NeighborWoods will be hosting a tree planting event on October 21 to provide new trees to three boulevards in Rochester.

The event will take place rain or shine on October 21 starting at 10 am. Volunteers should wear work clothes (rain gear if needed) and bring their own shovels. Planting locations include:

• Boulevard #1
20th Street SE, and adjoining 8th and 9th Avenues
(meet in Ben Franklin Elementary parking lot, 1801 9th Avenue SE)

• Boulevard #2
55th Street NW
(meet at White Oaks Park, 4597 55th Street NW)

• Boulevard #3
Elton Hills Drive and West River Parkway
(meet at Riverview West Park, 2600 block on West River Parkway)

Over the course of one day of tree planting, 225 new trees will be planted adding beauty and a natural habitat for birds in our community.

For more information on the free tree planting event or to register please visit the web site www.rneighbors.org/neighborwoods_news or call (507) 529-4150.

About Rochester Public Utilities

As the municipal utility of Rochester, Minn., for more than 110 years, RPU provides high-quality and reliable electricity to over 45,000 customers. Water customers number more than 34,000. RPU continually investigates innovative technologies to help customers realize the best value from the services they receive. Current initiatives include fuel cell research, wind power, and photovoltaic offerings.

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