The community is invited to attend the 33rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, January 23 from 10 am – 2 pm in the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park. Lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone, will also celebrate his birthday at this event.
Approximately 31,000 tree seedlings in eight different varieties will be distributed free, continuing a tradition that began in 1977. The selection of trees includes Loblolly Pine, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, River Birch, Southern Crabapple, Sweetbay Magnolia, White Oak and Yellow Poplar. In addition to receiving free tree seedlings, guests may register at the event to win one of five, seven-gallon native trees. The drawings will take place hourly, and you must be present to win.
“Over the years, The Woodlands Development Company and generous sponsors of the event have given away approximately 875,000 tree seedlings to help perpetuate the forested environment,†said Susan Vreeland-Wendt, Director of Marketing for The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC). “We encourage residents of the community to come out and enjoy the Arbor Day festivities and receive new tree seedlings for planting on their property.â€
Free giant inflatable rides and rock walls, pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides and face painting will entertain the crowd. Musical entertainment from local talent will also be highlighted. Puffy’s birthday celebration will begin at 1 pm with mascot friends including Clutch from the Houston Rockets and many other popular favorites. Children will also enjoy free birthday cupcakes at the birthday party.
This free celebration is sponsored by TWDC, The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, the South Montgomery County YMCA and The Brickman Group, Ltd.
Source: TWDC
