Arbor Day
GEORGIA ARBOR DAY - 21 Feb 2020
In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday - Arbor Day - was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska. Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and world.
Although National Arbor Day is in April, each state typically celebrates Arbor Day during their regional planting season. Georgia Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Friday of February.
One of the best ways to celebrate Arbor Day is to plant a tree!
PROCLAMATION
The Mayor and Council proclaim Arbor Day at their regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.
[L>R: Councilmembers Ed Latham and Chris Hodges, Mayor Fred Perriman, Junior Conservancy Secretary Lipi Desai, Councilmembers Rick Blanton and Eric Joyce, Director Madison-Morgan Conservancy Chris McCauley.]
CELEBRATION
Gather at the historic Central of Georgia Depot, an in-progress rehabilitation project by Historic Madison-Morgan Foundation, to dedicate three willow oaks.
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Arbor Day 2020
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A Tribute Tree for the late Bob Jones
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A Tribute Tree for June Harrell
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Local Leadership & Staff
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The Crew - Thanks for the trees guys!
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All ready for Arbor Day.
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Arbor Day - Arbor Day - Arbor Day
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GCC Chair David Land leads the Arbor Day Ceremony and restoration tour of the Central of Georgia Depot.
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Sincere thanks to Joan Scales of the Georgia Forestry Commission for all the baby willow oaks.
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Shandon Land heralds our tree dedication ceremony.