Celebrate Arbor Day

Celebrate Arbor Day Sept. 26 at Elizabeth Park

Celebrate the magnificent trees of Elizabeth Park on Arbor Day, Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include various activities for all ages, and at noon Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike will present an Arbor Day proclamation.

This free event offers guided tree walks by local tree experts John Wesselink and James Luce at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Bellingham Parks Department's arborist will provide a tree climbing demonstration. Tree health demonstrations and children’s activities will also be available. Local groups will share ways residents can help make our community more wildlife friendly, including making a bird nesting box and planting trees as part of salmon habitat restoration.

Partners in this event include: Bellingham Parks & Recreation, Tree Keepers , Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association & North Cascades Audubon Society.
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Media Contact:
Steve Nordeen, Grounds Supervisor
Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department
(360) 778-7100
snordeen@cob.org



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