Tennessee Arbor Day Celebration
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 03/05/2021
Celebrate the official City of Memphis Arbor Day and help Memphis City Beautiful celebrate their 90 the anniversary by participating in the ‘Plant the Town Red’ campaign. The celebration will include a reading of the Mayor’s proclamation, tree planting demonstration, tree give-away and a tour of the magnificent trees at MBG. This event is free and open to the public. Masks and social distancing are required.
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Tree Planting: A ‘Wildfire’ Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’) will be planted to show support for the ‘Plant the Town Red’ Campaign. This beautiful tree, with red foliage in spring and fall, was chosen and donated by long time MBG supporter The Dabney Nursery.
Tree give-away: These saplings are provided by The Arbor Day Foundation to honor Memphis as a Tree City USA. They were chosen to support Memphis City Beautiful’s ‘Plant the Town Red’ campaign.
Tree give-away: These saplings are provided by The Arbor Day Foundation to honor Memphis as a Tree City USA. They were chosen to support Memphis City Beautiful’s ‘Plant the Town Red’ campaign.
-Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) - mixed yellow & red fall foliage
-Swamp Oak (Quercus montana)- leaves reddish bronze in fall
-Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) - red berries, red fall color
-Swamp Oak (Quercus montana)- leaves reddish bronze in fall
-Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) - red berries, red fall color
Tree Tour: Join Arborist Bo Kelley and Urban Forestry Advisor Linnea West on a tour through the garden where they will discuss the role and value of trees in both natural and urban environments. Techniques for accurately identifying species in the field will be examined and tips for proper planting and care of your trees will be offered. A journal or notebook and weather appropriate clothing are recommended. Join us at Memphis Botanic Garden to celebrate the magnificence of trees on Arbor Day!
Sponsored by:
City of Memphis Division of Parks & Neighborhoods
Memphis Tree Board
Memphis City Beautiful
Memphis Botanic Garden
West TN Chapter: TN Urban Forestry Council
City of Memphis Division of Parks & Neighborhoods
Memphis Tree Board
Memphis City Beautiful
Memphis Botanic Garden
West TN Chapter: TN Urban Forestry Council
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Organization:
Memphis Botanic GardenLocation:
750 Cherry Rd
Memphis, TN, 38117United States
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Phone:
(901) 636-4100Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
03/05/2021
Time:
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price:
FREE
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