1,650 Trees To Be Given Away For Arbor Day

January 6, 2012

In celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, three agencies will giveaway 1,650 trees at events in Century and Warrington.

Escambia County, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) Extension, and Florida Forestry Service will giveaway Shumard Oak, Bald Cypress, River Birch, Mayhaw, Chickasaw Plum and Wax Myrtle seedlings.

The first event will be held on Thursday, January 19, in the Agricultural Building at the corner of Industrial Boulevard and West Highway 4 in Century from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The second event will be held on Friday, January 20, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Jones Swamp Preserve Trail entrance at 198 Patton Drive, near the intersection of Brigadier and Patton Drive in Warrington.

Extension Master Gardeners will also be available to advise participants on tree types and tree placement in the landscape. The Arbor Day Celebration is funded through the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Florida Forestry Service with a grant administered by Escambia County Community & Environment Department.

For more information, contact county arborist Jimmie Jarratt at 595-3535 or jnjarrat@co.escambia.fl.us.

Comments

2 Responses to “1,650 Trees To Be Given Away For Arbor Day”

  1. wild once on January 7th, 2012 8:36 am

    Could you remind us all when it gets closer…

  2. Everett on January 7th, 2012 12:29 am

    A good program.

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