Arbor Day Celebration and Community Tree Planting
(Mission, TX) – You're invited to come plant a tree at the National Butterfly Center, in honor of Arbor Day, Friday, April 25th.
“Everyone is welcome to join us from 11:30am – 1:00pm, at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas,” states Marianna Trevino-Wright, executive director. “We’re planting 100 trees to commemorate Arbor Day and celebrate the groundbreaking of our next phase of development; so bring your friends, co-workers or family members to participate and picnic under the palapa—and don’t forget your shovel!”
April 25th marks the 142nd anniversary of this national holiday to promote environmental conservation and community beautification. These two goals are shared by the National Butterfly Center, which was recently named one of the Top Gardens in Texas by the San Antonio Express-News. Regular admission fees will apply for this special event: however, there is no charge for the brisket lunch, generously donated by National Butterfly Center members. The native trees for this community planting will be provided by the nonprofit organization to form an extension of the existing Hackberry Trail and provide additional breeding and feeding areas for butterflies, birds and wildlife of South Texas.
“Something very special happens when you plant a tree,” states Trevino-Wright. “We see it in the gardens, time and again. People come to appreciate the growth of ‘their’ tree, it’s aging and changing; they observe it in each season and fall in love with the wildlife that makes it home. Inevitably, they recognize the life-bearing beauty of trees and develop an intimate relationship with their tree—the one tied to their seasons and growth. This Arbor Day celebration is your opportunity to experience this connection, firsthand; so come plant with us!”
For details or directions, please visit www.nationalbutterflycenter.org, or call 956.583.5400.
The National Butterfly Center is committed to ‘Growing Connections’ between people, plants, and the winged wonders that pollinate and propagate all that grows around us. We do this through educational and environmental initiatives that cultivate meaningful understanding of the processes that create sustainable ecosystems. The Center is open to the public, for visitors and members, seven days/week.
To learn more about the National Butterfly Center, and how you can join us, visit www.nationalbutterflycenter.org, or call 956.583.5400. Your annual membership or charitable gift impacts the beauty of our community and helps preserve the biologically diverse, natural treasures of deep South Texas.
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