WHO: Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Forestry Association, International Society of Arboriculture, Texas Chapter, City of Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Tri-centennial Celebration Committee, Stephen F. Austin State University, Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful
WHAT: The Texas Arbor Day Celebration is being held in the City of Nacogdoches, the Oldest Town in Texas, now in its 300thyear.
The City of Nacogdoches has roots in traditional forestry as the home of the Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks and the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture. The city also values urban and community forestry as a Tree City USA and is known as the Garden Capital of Texas.
To commemorate this historical milestone, and toLeave a Legacywith trees, the Garden Capital of Texas Committee members will plant 300 trees in the community, with the ceremonial 300th tree being planted on Arbor Day at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village. The city plans to celebrate Nacogdoches’ historic and champion trees by highlighting their histories with photographs and seedlings grown out from these trees.
The Texas Arbor Day celebration will feature a ceremony, educational activities and giveaways. Events are free and open to the public.
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. – Booths open
10 a.m. – Program
11 a.m. – Tree planting
WHERE: Millard’s Crossing, 6020 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
WHY: We encourage all Texas communities to celebrate trees and to learn about the benefits they provide for us every day — like clean air, clear water, improving our health and even saving us money on energy bills. This is a great opportunity for families get out and learn about trees and how they protect and affect us. https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/arborday/
CONTACT: Texas A&M Forest Service Communications, 979-458-6606, [email protected]
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