Woodland's Arbor Day celebration was rescheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9 and will feature a community-wide tree planting.
The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 2. The city website stated that a short program will be held at Crawford Park at 1733 College St. including instructions on proper tree planting and care.
"City of Woodland Environmental Services staff will provide information on water conservation, green waste, composting and other conservation-related topics," the website explained.
The event was created in partnership between the city, Woodland Tree Foundation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, who are underwriting the costs of purchasing the trees that will be planted.
"Volunteers will be broken up into groups to assist with the planting of approximately 100 trees," the website emphasized. "Groups will plant trees at Crawford, Tredway and Traynham Parks."
Volunteers are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and to bring shovels and gloves although some supplies will be provided. No experience is necessary for the event.
"Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care," the website noted. "Each year, the city of Woodland celebrates Arbor Day in order to recognize the community benefits of trees and our heritage as 'The City of Trees.'Trees provide a wide range of benefits for our community including energy, use reduction, air quality improvements, stormwater interception, sequestered atmospheric carbon dioxide and increased property values."
The website stated that the city's urban forest resource analysis found that for every dollar invested in public trees, the community receives $2.51 in benefits.
For any questions, contact the Woodland Community Service Department at (530)661-2000.
For more information, visit cityofwoodland.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=837.
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