SHADE TREE COMMISSION TO OBSERVE ARBOR DAY
On Friday, April 25th at 4:30pm, the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission (STC) will observe Arbor Day. The Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission is celebrating 40 consecutive years as a Tree City. Having a Tree City designation shows the continued community commitment to planting and preserving our public trees. As a Tree City you must meet the requirements of forming a tree board, administering the borough’s tree ordinance, having an annual budget and annual observance of Arbor Day. The STC requests the public to please join this Arbor Day event at 43 Market St near the corner of Front St in Lewisburg as the annual tradition of planting a tree continues. This year the STC will be planting a large native Tulip tree at the former residence of Virginia “Gini” Kessler, a longtime borough resident and Shade Tree Commission member, to commemorate Arbor Day in Lewisburg. Amy Levan, STC Commission Chair emphasizes, “This year we chose to plant a tree at the former residence of Gini Kessler in recognition of the importance of her tireless work, dedication and commitment to preserving and enhancing the shade trees of downtown Lewisburg.” Before the planting, you are invited to Merrill Linn Conservancy’s Tree Walk Program Series: Arbor Day Tree Walk in Downtown Lewisburg at 3:30pm beginning in Hufnagle Park and ending at 43 Market St, co-sponsored by the STC. Join Bucknell Biology professor and Certified Tree Expert Dr. Chris Martine on a stroll through downtown Lewisburg to visit and learn about trees in Lewisburg. All ages are welcome and registration is required. Please register at linnconservancy.org/registration. Following the ceremony at 5pm, Kristina Slack and her team at Brasserie Louis will offer tree-themed mocktails and cocktails.
For those interested in more information about the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission, they may contact the borough office at 570-523-3614 or visit the Borough office at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
