Gulf Shores, Ala – January 23, 2012 – Plans for the 2012 Arbor Day are well on their way. Gulf Shores Beautification Board member Jim Bauer is chairman for our area’s Arbor Day which is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, from 8:30 – 10:00 AM, at the Kids’ Park Picnic Pavilion in Gulf Shores. City employees Harlan Harrison and Cliff Collings have secured approximately 450 trees in individual containers for the residents of Gulf Shores who live within the city limits and the GS police jurisdiction only. Each household that would like to participate may have up to 4 different trees (but only one of the two varieties of fruit trees) from the 6 varieties … Native Azalea (Florida Flame), Sparkleberry, Rusty Black-Haw, Washingtonia Palm … as available, either one Meyer Lemon OR one Brown Turkey Fig. To get your trees, you must register at the check in table with proof of Gulf Shores residency; you will receive 4 tickets per qualifying household.

According to Wikipedia, “Arbor Day (from the Latin arbor, meaning tree) is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States during 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated 1 million trees were planted that day. Many countries now observe a similar holiday. Though usually observed in the spring, the date varies, depending on climate and suitable planting season.”

Please check the website at www.gulfshoresal.gov under News and Events and click on Beautification Board for more details about the Gulf Shores Arbor Day event

(Gulf Shores)

Plant yourself in Gulf Shores on Saturday, February 26, 2011
for ARBOR DAY 2011!

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will begin the annual Arbor Day tree giveaway at 8:30 AM at the Kid's Park Picnic Pavilion.

Residents who live within Gulf Shores City Limits and Police Jurisdiction will be offered FREE TREES that you and your family can plant at home to enjoy for years to come!

This year's trees will include:

Rhododendron ‘Admiral Semmes’
Persimmon
Crape Myrtle
European Fan Palm
Fig
Wild Olive
Fringe Tree
Eastern Red Cedar

Don’t Miss It!