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Paul Liska
Work: 972-875-1234 ext:2401
pliska@ennistx.gov

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Parks & Recreation Director
Paul Liska
(972) 875-1234 Ext: 2401
pliska@ennistx.gov
Parks and Recreation Manager
Taylor Hyde
(972) 875-1234 Ext: 2403
thyde@ennistx.gov
Keep Ennis Beautiful Manager
Mary Brodie
972-875-1234 Ext 2419
mbrodie@ennistx.gov
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parksandrec@ennistx.gov
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Ennis,
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🌳 5th Annual Texas Arbor Day Celebration

Let’s Grow Together for a Greener Ennis!

Join Shade Ennis, Keep Ennis Beautiful, and the City of Ennis as we celebrate the power of trees and build a healthier, more resilient urban forest. Bring your family, your friends, and your love for nature—we can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Bluebonnet Park, 201 S Hwy 287, Ennis, TX

Contact: (972) 875-1234

🍃 What to Expect

Bare Root Planting Education

Get hands-on experience learning proper planting techniques, root care, and soil setup to help young bare root trees thrive in our local environment.

Urban Forestry & Community Outreach

Discover how urban forestry initiatives protect our watershed and expand the local tree canopy to create a cooler, healthier Ennis.

Keep Ennis Beautiful

Connect with the Keep Ennis Beautiful team to learn about community conservation, anti-litter efforts, and simple ways to keep our public spaces clean and vibrant.

Free Giveaways

Help us plant trees at Bluebonnet Park during the event and take home a special giveaway as a thank-you for growing our community canopy! (While supplies last)

📣 Get Involved & Take Action

Ready to make a lasting impact in our community?

Save the date on your calendar and invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Roll up your sleeves on Saturday, November 7 at Bluebonnet Park to help us plant trees, learn key planting techniques, and take home your free giveaway!

To sign up as a volunteer or for more event details: call Mary Brodie (972) 875-1234. EXT: 2419





We are thrilled to share a few photos from our 3rd annual Shade Ennis Texas Arbor Day celebration 2024

 We planted 39 trees at IOOF at Fairview Park   on November 2, 2024

For a total of total of 62 trees planting in less than 24 months at IOOF Park in the Fairview neighborhood



 


 

SHADE ENNIS CONTRIBUTORS AND LEGENDARY PARTNERS 

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and express our gratitude to our partners and community volunteers for their invaluable contributions. We extend our thanks to the residents of Fairview neighborhood, Keep Ennis Beautiful, Ennis Chick-fil-A, the Trinity Blackland Urban Forestry Council, the Indian Trail Master Naturalists, Ennis Theatre, Ennis Garden Club, our dedicated Parks staff, Texan by Nature, H.E.B., Texas A&M Forestry Service, Community Urban Forestry, The National Arbor Day Foundation, and the City of Ennis for providing the resources and space necessary to enhance our parks. 


By collaborating, we can create a beautiful and sustainable community that benefits us all. Your commitment and teamwork are essential as we strive to make a positive impact. Together, we can achieve great things. Together, we are stronger.





About Shade Ennis

Shade Ennis is an Urban Forestry Stewardship and Memorial Tree Planting Campaign dedicated to growing and enhancing our local tree canopy.

National Recognition

  • Tree City USA: The City of Ennis was honored with the Tree City USA designation in 2024, 2025, and 2026 for its commitment to urban forestry.
  • Growth Award (2025): Awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of outstanding community outreach and environmental education initiatives.

Program Contact

Mary Brodie | Shade Ennis Program Steward

📞 Phone: 972-875-1234 ext. 2419

✉️ Email: mbrodie@ennistx.gov