C-1.a. Arbor Day, May 6: Invitation to Arbor Day Celebration Invitation to Arbor Day Celebration
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 6 at North Lotus
Lake Park. We will gather at 9 am at the park shelter for a welcome
from Councilwoman Ryan and city commissioners. Volunteers will
plant 25 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 the
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.