C. Invitation to Arbor DayInvitation to Arbor Day Celebration 6 V 4
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 4 at Lake Susan
Park We will gather at 9 am at the picnic shelter for a welcome from
myself and city commissioners. Afterwards volunteers will plant 20
shade trees around the north half of the park. Refreshments and tree -
related information 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
work. Please bring a shovel if you can. I encourage everyone to come
to this free event and help plant a tree on Arbor Day