E. Invitation to Arbor Day Invitation to Arbor Day Celebration 0
In 1876 Minnesota became the fourth state to adopt Arbor Day as an annual
celebration. Today, Chanhassen celebrates Arbor Day each year in order set aside
a time to consider what trees do for us and our community. Planting trees adds
beauty and character to our neighborhoods, reduces energy costs, increases
property values, reduces pollution, and replaces trees we've lost in our
community. Perhaps Elton Trueblood said it best when he wrote, "A man has
finally begun to discover the meaning of human life when he plants a tree under
which he knows full well he will never sit." Let us plant today, the trees of
tomorrow.
I invite all area residents, their families and friends to Chanhassen's Arbor Day
event on Saturday, May 5 at Lake Ann Park. We will gather at 9 am at the Park
Maintenance building for a welcome from myself and city commissioners.
Afterwards volunteers will plant 18 shade trees around ball fields 1 and 2.
Refreshments and tree - related activities will be available before and after the
plantings. The event will be held rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather
and the tree planting work and bring a shovel if you can. I encourage everyone to
come to this free event and help plant a tree on Arbor Day.