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When:
April 30, 2016 @ 10:00 am
America/New York Timezone
2016-04-30T10:00:00-04:00
2016-04-30T10:30:00-04:00
Where:
Peterkin Park
The Village of Amityville Park Commission Invites you to Celerbrate Arbor Day at Peterkin Park on Oak Street.
- Plant a ceremonial tree
- Plant tree seedlings in the Park
- Plant a free seedlings to take home with you
- Park clean up
DID YOU KNOW?
- Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water
- Trees can cut heating and cooling costs by up to 35%
- Trees moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitats for wildlife and songbirds
- Trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes and fuel for our fires
- Trees in our Village increase property values up to 15% or more, enhance the economic vitality of business areas and beautify our community
DID YOU KNOW?
How many Trees the Village of Amityville lost over the last 15 years? Conservatively:
- Asian Long Horn Beetle infestation – 780
- Windstorm 2010 – 25
- Hurricane Irene – 37
- Superstorm Sandy – 65
Please join us to Plant for the future. Bring your gloves and hand shovels. and get ready to dig in. All are welcome. Refreshments available. Information and RSVP: (631) 598 -0302.