D-1a. Invitation to Arbor DayInvitation to Arbor Day Celebration or
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 3 at Riley Ridge
Park. We will gather at 9 am at the gazebo for a welcome from myself
and city commissioners. Afterwards, volunteers will plant 18 trees
around 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.