National Arbor Day is April 24, 2015

 

 

National Arbor Day is April 24, 2015. So let’s get together and celebrate the importance of trees!

 

When J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day back in 1872, his idea was simple—set aside a special day for tree planting. And today, that idea is more important than ever.

 

Here’s something I didn’t know -

 

First Arbor Day in the world

The small Spanish village of Villanueva de la Sierra is the town where was held the first Arbor Day around the world, an initiative launched in 1805 by the local priest with the enthusiastic support of the entire population.^[1]

While Napoleon was ravaging Europe with his ambition in this village in the Sierra de Gata lived a priest, don Ramón Vacas Roxo, which, according to the chronicles, "convinced of the importance of trees for health, hygiene, decoration, nature, environment and customs, decides to plant trees and give a festive air. The festival began on Carnival Tuesday with the ringing of two bells of the church, and the Middle and the Big. After the Mass, and even coated with church ornaments, don Ramón, accompanied by clergies, teachers and a large number of neighbours, planted the first tree, a poplar, in the place known as Valley of the Ejido. Tree plantations continued by Arroyada and Fuente de la Mora. Afterwards, there was a feast, and did not miss the dance. The party and plantations lasted three days. He drafted a manifesto in defence of the trees that was sent to surrounding towns to spread the love and respect for nature, and also he advised to make tree plantations in their localities.

—Miguel Herrero Uceda, Arbor Day

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_Day

 

Fort Lauderdale will be celebrating Arbor Day and a Tree Planting at Hardy Park (25 SW 9^th ST) with a tree planting ceremony and a tree giveaway.  The ceremony starts at 9 a.m. and the giveaway at 10. 

 

Happy Arbor Day!

 

Past Articles on Arbor Day:

http://fortlauderdaleforester.blogspot.com/2014/04/national-arbor-day.html 

http://fortlauderdaleforester.blogspot.com/2013/04/friday-funny-arbor-day-edition.html

http://fortlauderdaleforester.blogspot.com/2013/04/happy-arbor-day.html

 

 

 

 

 

This Saturday for Fort Lauderdale Residents!

                      

                             

 

 

                The Fort Lauderdale Garden Club, Inc.

                                                  &

                         The City of Fort Lauderdale

                              Invite you to join us for

 

        Arbor Day 2015

                                 Saturday April 25^th

                                              

                                                 Where:  Florence C. Hardy Park

                                                                 25 SW 9^th ST.

                                                              Fort Lauderdale

 

                                    9-9:45    Arbor Day Ceremony in Pavilion

                                              Gene Dempsey, City Forester

                                    Public Works Sustainability Division

 

                             Rose Bechard-Butman, ISA Certified Arborist

                    Fort Lauderdale Garden Club, Moringa Garden Circle

 

 

                     10: 0o AM -2 PM   Tree Give Away in Parking Lot

 

             M.E. DePalma will make an appearance as butterfly woman

    Earth Advisors and FPL will have ‘booths’ giving out information

                                              on Right Tree, Right Place.

 

 

                                  

 

Gene Dempsey, City Forester

Public Works Sustainability Division

Office - (954) 828-5785  Fax - (954) 828-4745

GDempsey@fortlauderdale.gov

 

 

 

Fort Lauderdale Residents -- Tree Giveaway this Saturday at Hardy Park

I would like to invite all Fort Lauderdale Residents out for our annual Arbor Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. at Hardy Park – 25 SW 9^th Street and then the Quarterly Residential Tree Giveaway starts right after.  -- Gene

 

 

 

 

National Arbor Day!

 

www.ArborDay.org

 

 

 

 

Fort Lauderdale's Arbor Day/Earth Day Program - April 26th, 2014

 

This year on Saturday, April 26^th at Snyder Park,  we are celebrating 35 years as a Tree City, USA .  We are planning on planting 35 trees to honor this achievement.  Please come and help if you can!  The program starts at 9 a.m. and will be finished by noon.  Volunteers receive a free tree!  Please register at Hands On Broward.  

 

 

 

Friday Funny Arbor Day edition

http://www.crazedfanboy.com/nolansnewsstand02/laflapcr139.html

Happy Arbor Day

 Tomorrow the City of Fort Lauderdale, along with many communities throughout the US, will be celebrating Arbor Day.  The last Friday in Arbor is National Arbor Day.  National Arbor Day is a holiday on which trees are honored. The origin of Arbor Day lies in the 19th century. The driving force behind National Arbor Day was J. Sterling Morton. The history of Arbor Day is a history of the celebration of the importance of trees to human life.

The first Arbor Day was held in Nebraska on April 10, 1872 and an estimated one million trees were planted that day.  On April 15, 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt issued an Arbor Day Proclamation to the School Children of the United States about the importance of trees and that forestry deserves to be taught in U.S. schools.  Since then, Arbor Day celebrations have been widely connect with children, but the contributions of trees to our lives is far from child’s play!

Why celebrate trees?  The importance of trees on our planet cannot be overstated.   I could go on and on about trees.  The list of benefits that trees provide is so long you might think it’s an exaggeration, but it is not.  Reduced pollution, erosion control, wildlife habitat, energy saving and enhanced human comfort are all well known long term consequences of tree planting.  Just look around from where you are reading this and count the number of things that are products of trees.  You’ll be amazed at how many things in your daily routine have ingredients derived from trees.   Planting trees is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to bring about widespread improvement in the environment and the quality of life of an area.  Trees also provide a sense of place and community.

The celebration of Arbor Day started in the US but has spread to countries throughout the world.  Why don’t you celebrate tomorrow by planting a tree or at least thanking a tree!

Happy Arbor Day!

Fort Lauderdale’s Arbor Day program will be at Colee Hammock Park, 1500 Brickell Drive, at 10:00 a.m.   We are expecting around 150 children.  Please join us!

The City of Fort Lauderdale's Earth Day and Arbor Day Events

GET INVOLVED!

In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Fort Lauderdale, in partnership with Kids Ecology Corps, HandsOn Broward, and Keep Broward Beautiful, invites you to participate in a series of free activities during the month of April that promote the values of sustainability, community, and fun! Students who participate will receive community service credit.

Activities

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Electronics Recycling
Whole Foods Market
2000 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free disposal for Broward County residents.

Removing Exotic Plants and Replanting Native Plants
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
9 a.m. to noon
Special parking passes will be provided on the premises
Help remove exotic plants to make way for native ones. Participation in this activity is limited to 30 people and registration is required. To register for this activity, please visit HandsOn Broward. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  (Registration is full on this event! Thank you for the support!)
Earth Day Tree Giveaway
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In the spirit of Earth Day, the City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents to pick up a free tree to plant at home! Only residents of the City of are eligible to receive a free tree, and proof of residency (i.e., driver’s license, utility bill, electric bill, etc.) will be required at the time of pickup. Limit one (1) tree per household.
Plant species include:

• Bald Cypress
• Bulnesia
• Coconuts*
• Dwarf Mangos*
• Live Oak
• Silver Buttonwood
• White Geiger

*limited number available

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Dune Restoration and Sea Oat Planting
Central Beach
Oceanside of A1A, in the vicinity of NE 9th Street, across from Primanti Brothers
8:00 a.m. to noon (Sign-in starts at 7:30 a.m.)
A limited number of special parking passes will be emailed to registered volunteers.
Plant sea oats on the beach to preserve and protect the City’s shoreline from natural disasters and create a nesting area for sea turtles too! Registration for this activity is required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 50 participants to register for the sea oat planting will receive a free t-shirt at the event. Register online now! For more information, please call (954) 828-4750.
Keep Broward Beautiful Beach Cleanup
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
8 a.m. to noon (Sign-in starts at 7:30 a.m.)
Help keep Fort Lauderdale’s beach beautiful, safe, and litter free. Registration for this activity is required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a completed Volunteer Application to participate.
For more information go to: RENOURISH FORT LAUDERDALE

Arbor Day
Also, Fort Lauderdale will have its annual Arbor Day program at Colee Hammock Park (1500 Brickell Drive) on Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m.  The program includes the Happyland Day School, Fort Lauderdale Garden Club and local Arborist L. Thomas Chancey.  The City of Fort Lauderdale is celebrating its 34^th year as a Tree City, USA!