You’re Invited!
Join us for the celebration of Arbor Day!
The official Texas Arbor Day Celebration is being held in the City of Nacogdoches, the Oldest Town in Texas, now in its 300th year. In observance of this ‘holiday for trees’ the City of Nacogdoches will host a local celebration at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful (KNB) has provided a sapling from a historic tree, The Treaty Oak, to be planted during the ceremony. The Treaty Oak is the only survivor of a group of live oaks known as the “Council Oaks,” under which Stephen F. Austin is reputed to have signed a treaty.
“It’s a five gallon tree, about four feet tall. It’s not the physical aspects of the tree that are impressive; it’s the lineage,” said John Boyette, Texas A&M Forest Service district forester and KNB board of directors member.
Texas communities celebrate trees and learn about the benefits trees provide for us every day – like clean air, clear water, improving our health and even saving us money on energy bills. This is a great opportunity for families get out and learn about trees and how they protect and affect us.
Sponsors of the event include The City of Nacogdoches, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Forestry Association, International Society of Arboriculture, Texas Chapter, Stephen F. Austin State University, Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful, Millard’s Crossing, and the Garden Capital of Texas Committee.
The events are free and open to the public.
Everyone is invited to participate either by attending the festivities Nov. 4, 2016 in Nacogdoches, by planting a tree in their own communities, or by just taking a minute to enjoy and celebrate trees and the vital resources they provide for us every day.
Dignitaries will be available for individual interviews after the event. The Governor, Greg Abbott, will potentially be in attendance.
