Clearwater, Sargent-Downing Garden & Nursery to Host Family-Friendly Event
Friday, April 25, 4:00 – 6:30PM
Beacon Dog Park located in Memorial Park on Rt. 52 in Beacon, NY
The public is invited to join project partners Hudson River Clearwater, Sargent-Downing Gardens and Nursery, and the City of Beacon for a family-friendly community Arbor Day event featuring a tree planting, local music and refreshments. The celebration will open with a Native American blessing, followed by music by The Rivertown Kids; Solar Sound Band; Craig Chin; Miss Vickie; and others, and Poet Laureate, Larry Sansone.
Beacon Community Arbor Day Celebration Includes:
- Tree Planting at Beacon Dog Park
- City of Beacon Mayor Randy Casale
- Arbor Day Proclamation
- Native American Tree Blessing honoring Turtle Island
- Musical performances
- Richie Cabo, Sargent-Downing Gardens and Nursery, Historic Tree Propagation
- Snacks & Refreshments
- Solar Trailer and Information
Clearwater is participating in this community celebration as part of an ongoing Urban and Community Forestry grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For more information, please contact Vickie Raabin, Sargent-Downing Gardens & Nursery, at MissVickieMusic@GMail.com, (845) 401-4062; or Manna Jo Greene, Clearwater Environmental Action Director at MannaJo@Clearwater.org, (845) 265-8080, x7113.
