Florida state Arbor Day

January 14, 2008 · Filed under Florida, landscaping, native plants, trees

I think this coming Friday, Jan. 18, is Florida’s state arbor day, if I’m not mistaken. I haven’t seen anything about it in the news, but I wrote it on my calendar and thought I’d mention it.

A couple years ago, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recommended planting native Florida trees. That’s what my family plans to do to replace some trees that didn’t make it through Wilma — more than two years ago! I know, I know — we’re way behind. I guess we were just hoping some of the trees would pull through, but they didn’t.

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Image from Florida DEP

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    Susanna Laurenti said,

    January 15, 2008 @ 8:23 pm

    Here’s a Florida Arbor Day event that anyone within driving distance is invited to!

    Florida Arbor Day tree-planting on Torry Island
    Friday, January 18
    9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    FREE
    Celebrate Florida Arbor Day by planting trees on beautiful Torry Island, near Belle Glade. We are restoring a wetland area that is a part of the original Everglades and will one day become an eco-tourism destination. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Wear closed-toe shoes, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to 561-805-8733 or PlantCypress@aol.com.

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    Nick said,

    January 17, 2008 @ 9:35 pm

    Any word on events in North Florida?

    Great blog, I’ve really enjoyed reading it.

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