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Arbor Day Program, Tree Giveaway Held
January 21, 2018
An Arbor Day tree giveaway was held Saturday at the Barrineau Park Community Center.
Escambia County Forester Cathy Hardin said turnout was greater than anticipated, with 250 trees given away in less than 20 minutes. The native trees included tulip poplar, Chickasaw plum, Shumard oak and fringe tree.
An Eastern Redbud was planted at the community center for visitors to enjoy with the help of the Northview High School FFA.
Pieces were on display from a mail art contest “Strong Trees, Strong Communities”. Winners were:
Youth
- Tyson Smarr
- Samantha Grizzard Miller
- Karina Torres
- Beau Hazelwood
- Tucker Padgett
Teen
- Marina Deubler
Adult
- Sarah Ann Cook
- Ashley M. Davis
- Lynn Hazelwood
For more event photos and photos of artwork, click here.
Photos by Jared Sigler and others for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “Arbor Day Program, Tree Giveaway Held”
A GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT.
ALSO would like to thank ST.ELIZABETH CATHOLIC CHURCH AND LATHRAM CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH for providing free sausage biscuits,popcorn,hot chocolate, and baked goodies for those waiting in line to get their tree..BARRINEAU PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY also provided free coffee and water for all who wanted it!