VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - The City of Valdosta and the Valdosta Tree Commission will celebrate Arbor Week from Feb. 12 - 16.
The week is to highlight the natural beauty of the area's trees and the community's commitment to caring for them.
The weeklong schedule of events will kick off Monday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. at the South Georgia Regional Library. There 20 copies of The Lorax, a children's book by Dr. Seuss, will be given away.
After the event, Valdosta Mayor John Gayle will present an Arbor Week Proclamation at 10 a.m. at Valdosta City Hall.
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, free tree seedlings will be available at the city's Engineering Department office, on the second floor of the Valdosta City Hall Annex, at 300 N. Lee Street. Residents can pick up the free seedlings while supplies last.
In addition to free tree seedlings, a free educational class on proper pruning and common landscape ornamentals will be held at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event will feature guest speaker Rick Smith, The Pruning Guru.
"Trees are an important part of our community," Gayle said. "We are fortunate to have programs in place that preserve this natural beauty and that respect the many benefits that our urban forest provides. We hope local residents will show their pride in our community by participating in our Arbor Week activities."
