On Friday April 28, 1st graders from Prairie Catholic and B.A. Kennedy schools took part in the Prairie du Chien Arbor Day Celebration. The students were welcomed by Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director Mike Ulrich. The program had three stations for the students to learn about forest management, tree identification, and fire prevention. Randy Ludvig, Lead Street Department Operator and Tree Maintenance Expert, spoke to the students about LaRiviera Park and what is done for forest upkeep and management. Travis Bunting, Crawford County Conservation Specialist, shared with the students about the dangers of forest fires and how fires are managed.