WAUKESHA COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PLANT ARBOR DAY TREE,
ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEERS FOR TREE PLANTING EVENT
Volunteers toReceive Free Seedlings for Home
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul
Farrow will be planting a tree on Moor Downs Golf Course on Friday, April 26 tocelebrate Arbor Day. The planting event also kicks off the park system’s annual
large-scale volunteer tree planting event on Saturday, April 27.
“The County’s commitment to planting trees in our parksimproves the natural areas in our parks and enhances the beauty of our public
spaces,” said County Executive Paul Farrow. “I encourage
residents to join inthe Arbor Day planting celebration on Saturday – it’s a fun park tradition!”
County Executive Paul Farrow will be available for
interviews and photo opportunities on Friday, April 26 from noon to 1 p.m. atMoor Downs Golf Course, 438 Prospect Avenue, Waukesha.
Residents and groups are invited to help enhance the
forested areas of Muskego Park by assisting in the planting of 250 native treeseedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Nursery on
Saturday, April 27 between 9 a.m. and noon. Muskego Park is located atS83W20370 Janesville Rd. in Muskego.
Volunteers interested in assisting with planting the native
tree seedlings should pre-register for a time slot online at www.waukeshacounty.gov/arborday.Attendees will receive free park entrance and a free seedling to take home
(while supplies last). Pre-registration is required by April 19 to ensure aspot.
About the Waukesha County Park System
Waukesha County Park System is a natural resource based park
system that demonstrates stewardship while providing recreational andeducational opportunities. For more information, visit our web site at www.waukeshacountyparks.com
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