City of Miami Celebrates Arbor Day By Planting Trees Throughout West Flagler Neighborhood
One-hundred trees will be planted within a five-block radius in the West Flagler residential area. Local volunteer organizations Citizens for a Better South Florida and Hands on Miami have partnered with the City in this initiative. Representatives will be present along with volunteers to plant 100 Florida native, drought-tolerant and wind resistant trees. Funding for the event is being provided by The Home Depot Foundation.
Established over 100 years ago, Arbor Day celebrates and promotes the planting and care of trees. Through the Tree Master Plan, adopted by the Miami City Commission in 2007, the City of Miami has set a goal of increasing its tree canopy to 30% by 2020. To accomplish this, the City has implemented the “Green Miami Campaign” which encourages neighborhood groups and individuals to plant and preserve the urban canopy.
For more information or to volunteer visit www.ourgreenmiami.org or contact the Office of Sustainable Initiatives at 305-416-1539
WHO: Mayor Tomas Regalado, Commissioner Francis Suarez, Miami’s Consular Corps, Hands on Miami and Citizens for a Better South Florida.
WHAT: City of Miami Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration
WHEN: April 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 2987 West Flagler Street, behind St Michael’s Catholic Church