Schedel Arboretum & Gardens will present an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, from noon-4 p.m. on the garden grounds, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore.
your curiosity,
1. Trees help clean the air, conserve soil and water, moderate temperature and hold space for nature.
2.
Tampa has been a designated Tree City USA for the past 40 years and St. Petersburg for the past 36 years. The Tree City USA program, established in 1976, is based on four core standards:
Maintaining a tree board or department
Having a community tree ordinance
Spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry
Celebrating Arbor Day.
3. Florida’s state tree is the Sabal Palm.
4. Tampa was recognized by the MIT Sensable City Lab as being the number one city in the world with the most trees based on a Green View Index measurement that looks at the canopy cover in highly-populated cities.
Arbor Day
2021 Arbor Day Poster - photo by Dave Marshall
While Arbor Day is traditionally celebrated as a public community event, there are lots of ways to celebrate as a family and to connect with your neighbors remotely. Even though we may not be able to gather this year due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, we can still celebrate trees in our own yards and online. Here are some ideas for how to commemorate Arbor Day while social distancing:
For individuals and families:
Check in on your backyard trees. Any new cracks, fungal growth, or dead branches? View our tips for finding an arborist if your trees need help.
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Agility trial features golden retrievers
Golden Retriever Agility Trial: The Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, will host the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club’s Spring Agility Trial April 23-25. For details and times, call 750-5500 or visit home.thegrandoaks.com.
Earthfest Celebrate Arbor Day: Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, will be the site of an Arbor Day celebration April 24 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., with tree giveaways, a youth fishing derby, rock wall climbing, live butterfly feedings, tree climbing, yoga in the park, eco-friendly vendors, live music, food trucks and more. For more information, email acasaletto@ocalafl.org.