The Opelika Tree Commission will be hosting its annual Arbor Day Activities on Saturday, February 28th, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The morning’s activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. with children’s activities, which includes having pictures made with Smokey the Bear. During the festivities there will be a tree planting demonstration, followed by the Tree Commission’s annual “tree give away”. This year the Tree Commission will be giving away: 200 Red maples, 200 Chinese Fringe trees, 200 Autumn Olive trees, 200 Cherrybark oak trees, 200 Live Oak trees. Keep Opelika Beautiful and Opelika Light and Power will be on hand to help with the activities. The public is cordially invited to attend this free event. Read More About Arbor Day Here!
Weather could be a factor on Saturday! Lots of rain on the radar!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 27, 2009. View the original page.
