Arbor Day Celebration at Steam Pump Ranch

Schedule of events:

9:30 a.m

• Welcome and dignitary introductions
• Mayor Joseph Winfield – personal remarks on the importance of Arbor Day
• Tom Ellis (Parks superintendent) – brief comments on the value and importance of trees in a community

Approx. 9:45 a.m. Mayor plants ceremonial tree - either a Lacebark Elm or Red Pusch Pistache (TBD).

After the ceremonial tree is planted,  the Town invites residents and visitors to participate in the activities noted below:

• There will be several (+/- 16) pre-dug holes for more tree planting for kids/families in attendance – Parks and Recreation staff will be on site to assist with planting.
• Tom Ellis and James Gardner (both Certified Arborists) will provide tree pruning and care demonstrations on existing trees as well as facilitating a “stump the arborist” Q&A session
• Arbor Day coloring sheets for kids will be available
• Flower seed packet give-a-ways
• Tree give-away raffle. Winner(s) announced at 11 a.m.  Participants do not have to be present to win.