Over 6,000 trees were planted by the Lake Nona community to celebrate each student, along with celebrating both Earth and Arbor Day. The slash pine tree seedlings were donated by Hathaway’s Tree Farm & Landscaping and were available through the Florida Forest Service seedling program to celebrate the accomplishments of the four Orange County Public schools within … [Read more...]
Earth/Arbor Day 2020
The City of St. Cloud’s Parks and Recreation department is proud to present our annual Earth/Arbor Day event! Join us for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day; Saturday, April 25, 2019 from 10am to 2pm at the Peghorn Nature Park - located at 2101 Peghorn Way in St. Cloud, FL. There will be music, food, native plants available, up-cycling crafts, E-cycling drop off, face painting, … [Read more...]
City of Orlando Gives Away Trees to Residents
As part of Mayor Buddy Dyer’s One Person, One Tree initiative, beginning Oct. 16, Orlando residents have been able to order up to two FREE trees for their household, thanks to the City of Orlando, OUC, and the Florida Forest Service. Launched in 2015, the One Person, One Tree initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions by increasing the urban tree canopy in Orlando from 25% to 40%. … [Read more...]