| PALMETTO BAY ARBOR DAY - PHOTO OPPORTUNITY |
| Village Celebrates with Tree Planting; Community Eco-Art Project |
Pre-school students equipped with watering cans and kiddy-sized garden tools will help Palmetto Bay celebrate Arbor Day, Friday, Jan. 15, by planting several trees in and nearby the Village's new butterfly garden at Ludovici Park. The annual event, which PalmettoBay recognizes as part of its membership as a TreeCityUSA community in 2008, kicks off at noon. Also, Local artist Xavier Cortado introduces his eco-art project to the Palmetto Bay community.
See the full press release and event itinerary.
Event Details: WHAT:
- Palmetto Bay's Third Annual Arbor Day Celebration;
- 20 pre-school students equipped with watering cans and kiddy-sized garden tools;
- Three trees to be planted at Village's new butterfly garden;
- Artist Xavier Cortada introduces his participatory "Reclamation Project" to the community, an eco-art project aimed at restoring native habitats for plants/ animals in coastal communities;
- Discussion on importance of trees to the environment by member-Palmetto Bay Tree Board;
- ButterflyGarden dedication with newly formed Palmetto Bay Garden Club.
WHERE:
- LudoviciPark, located at the Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay, Fla.
WHEN:
- Arbor Day, Friday, Jan. 15
- Noon - 1 p.m.
WHO:
- PalmettoBay Mayor Eugene P. Flinn, Jr.;
- Members of Village Council & staff;
- 20 students, parents, and staff of AlexanderMontessoriSchool;
- Renowned Miami artist Xavier Cortada;
- Bill O'Leary, landscape architect and member of Village Tree Board
- Miami-Dade Police - Motor Unit Officer (to escort students as they cross Old Cutler Road);
- Residents of PalmettoBay.
|
