Join in at the The Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting at Durham Central Park on Friday, March 2nd, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The free event includes workshops, food trucks, demonstrations, and a giveaway of Shortleaf Pine saplings, courtesy of Duke Forest. The giveaway is first come, first served.
The event is presented by Keep Durham Beautiful, Trees Durham, Leaf & Limb, Durham Downtown Rotary Club, City of Durham Urban Forestry, Duke Energy and Durham Central Park, INC.
You’ll also have the opportunity to help plant trees in the park.
Here’s the schedule of events.
9:00 Volunteer Check-in
10:00 Arbor Day Ceremony and Proclamation with Mayor Schewel
10:30 Tree planting workshop with the City Urban Forester
10:30-12:30 Tree and pollinator garden planting
12:30 Leaf & Limb air spade demonstration
Tools, gloves, vests, trees and instruction will be provided. Please dress for the weather in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. Personal gloves and shovels are welcome. Sign up here.
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