Fairfax County Annual Earth Day/ Arbor Day Celebration

Saturday April 16, 2011 (please note date change!)
Earth Day/Arbor Day!

Document Shredding 8-12pm (in the FASTRAN lot)

Community Clean up 9 am-11 am (meet at North Side of Government Center! Wear boots or hard soled shoes and bring gloves!)

Urban Forestry workshops 9 am-11 am–

9:00 – 10:00am and 10:00 – 11:00amTree Walk- Take a tour of the Fairfax County Government grounds and discuss the following topics:Tree identification,  Importance of proper tree selection for landscaping,  Environmental benefits trees provide9:00 – 10:00 amTree Pruning Demonstration- Learn how to improve the health of your tree and avoid structural problems.10:00 – 11:00 amTree Seedling Planting Demonstration- Learn the best techniques for planting a tree seedling and how to make sure it will thrive in your yard.All workshops are FREE. To participate please RSVP with the Urban Forestry Management Division at (703) 324-1700 or email treemail@fairfaxcounty.gov

Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting- 11-11:30
Kids events–build your own ladybug box, RainForests and Reptiles Alive Shows! 11-2pmOther workshops and exhibitors 11-2

Food and other vendors available!

contact cfc@cleanfairfax.org if you would like to volunteer, exhibit or be a vendor for the event or download your application here!

4/14 NOTE: Don’t let the rain get you down this Saturday! We will still be at Government Center for Earth Day/Arbor Day 2011–we will just be inside! Join us for all the great exibitors, Reptiles Alive, fun, games and more from 9 am to 2 pm!

Secure Document Shredding will run from 8 am-12 pm

Community Clean Up will still happen in the rain! Wear a rain jacket and prepare to get wet! 9 am-11 am

Stay tuned to the website or call 703-324-5471 for updates on Friday Night/Saturday morning! 

4/14 NOTE: Don’t let the rain get you down this Saturday! We will still be at Government Center for Earth Day/Arbor Day 2011–we will just be inside! Join us for all the great exibitors, Reptiles Alive, fun, games and more from 9 am to 2 pm!

Secure Document Shredding will run from 8 am-12 pm

Community Clean Up will still happen in the rain! Wear a rain jacket and prepare to get wet! 9 am-11 am