Master Gardeners celebrate Arbor Day with tree giveaway Friday, Jan. 15

Posted on January 8, 2021

Master Gardener volunteers will hold their annual tree giveaway to commemorate Florida’s Arbor Day celebration Friday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Pavilion at Rosehead Park (adjacent to the splash pad).

“All native tree seedlings that thrive in our area have been selected,” said Lisa Strange, Taylor County’s agricultural and natural resource agent.

In 1970, President, Richard Nixon proclaimed the last Friday in April as National Arbor Day, and since, each state designated their own special day in recognition of Arbor Day. Florida celebrates the third Friday in January.

“Trees have many functions in the landscape; they provide shade, attract wildlife, add color and texture, increase property values and reduce energy cost. Additionally, trees reduce flooding, remove pollutants from the air we breathe and provide beauty for us to enjoy,” Strange said.

“So come on down on Friday, get your free tree seedlings and wear your mask, while keeping a safe distance from others please,” she said.

To learn more about the Master Gardener volunteer program go to: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/about/.