Earth Day, Arbor Day events set Published April 15, 2010 CSC Environmental office KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler celebrates Earth Day and Arbor Day April 22. Arbor Day is a national observance that encourages tree planting and care. Earth Day is a day for the entire nation to focus on environmental issues and learn about ways to improve the environment. At Keesler, it's an annual celebration that generates enthusiasm for environmental programs that benefit the base population and local community, such as preventing pollution and recycling. At 8:30 a.m., a tree planting ceremony at the child development center is led by Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson, 81st Training Wing commander. The ceremony will also include Keesler's Tree City USA Award presentation for the 17th consecutive year. The award recognizes the importance and priority Keesler places on good management of its trees, along with commitment of budgetary resources. Representatives from the Mississippi Urban Forest Council, the Harrison County Beautification Commission and the City of Biloxi will attend to make the presentation. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at the youth center. A booth is set up at the base exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where personnel from the CSC environmental office will distribute educational information on environmental stewardship, recycling and pollution prevention. For more information, call 377-1262.