City of Lake Worth Annual Tree Festival
Lake Worth, FL – December 16, 2013 – The Lake Worth City Tree Board announced that it will hold its 9th Annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Jan 18, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Avenue (between Lake and Lucerne Avenues on M Street. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
“The annual Festival of Trees is always a big draw for downtown,” said City of Lake Worth Horticulturalist, David McGrew, staff liaison to the board. It’s a festive day for families, locals and out-of-town visitors to enjoy our beautiful park, learn a about tree sand plants and walk around and visit our restaurants and shops.
“Exhibitors will offer advice, provide demonstrations and plants and trees for sale,” added Richard Stowe, Tree Board Chair. “We’ll have specialists in native trees, fruit trees plants, water conservation, bee keeping, pruning and more.” Music will be provided by Tom Regis and Friends (www.tomregismusic.com). There will be presentations and activities for kids including a kids’ activities tent provided Home Depot.
Mayor Pam Triolo will read a proclamation declaring January 18 Lake Worth Tree Day, there will be an update on Lake Worth’s application to once again become a Tree City USA municipality and an announcement about steps being taken to replace the large ficus tree in the plaza.
A proclamation will be read declaring January 18, 2014, Lake Worth Arbor Day. The City of Lake Worth has a number of advisory boards which provides assistance to the City Commission. Most meet once a month and only require a few hours of a volunteer’s time. All members are selected by the Mayor and City Commission. Board meetings are open to the public.