Alpharetta Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree 'Selfie' Contest

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The Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission invites residents to participate in Alpharetta’s annual Arbor Day Celebration by planting a tree and sending the city a picture.

Alpharetta will be celebrating its official Arbor Day on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“February and March are still good months to plant trees in Georgia because the new trees are still fairly dormant, and will have a chance to begin establishing a root system before the summer heat,” said Alpharetta Arborist David Shostak. “Local nurseries can provide suggestions for the best trees to plant in our climate, or go to the Arbor Day Foundation website and enter your zip code in the Tree Wizard to search for recommended varieties.”

When you plant your tree take a selfie with the tree and post it on the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission Facebook page, along with a description of your project.

Any tree planting project posted to the Facebook page between now and the end of March will be eligible to win one of 10 free certificates for a Tree Climbing Adventure on Saturday, April 25 in downtown Alpharetta near City Hall. The adventure includes the opportunity to climb high amongst the branches of a huge, majestic oak tree and look out over the Alpharetta skyline.

Look for new banners in downtown Alpharetta that will remind you to “Celebrate Arbor Day!” and “Plant A Tree!”

Along with the “Plant A Tree – Take a Selfie” contest, Alpharetta’s Arbor Day plans include the dedication of an oak tree in the new Brook Street Park behind City Hall and the reading of the annual Arbor Day Proclamation.

Also, watch for the Natural Resources Commission’s new street banners in Downtown Alpharetta encouraging residents to “Plant A Tree” and “Celebrate Arbor Day.“

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