City of Lake Worth press release*: The 2017 Festival of Trees

For questions and more information:

• Contact David McGrew, the City’s Horticulturist Technician
• 561-586-1677
• Email: dmcgrew@lakeworth.org

City of Lake Worth Annual Festival of Trees [excerpts from press release follow]:

The Lake Worth City Tree Board will hold its 12th Annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Avenue (between Lake & Lucerne avenues).

Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The theme this year is “Birds, Bees and Trees: how planting and properly caring for South Florida native trees, shrubs and ground-cover can serve as quality habitat for birds, bees, insects and butterflies.”

Mayor Pam Triolo will read the Arbor Day proclamation at 1 p.m.

The Lake Worth City Tree Board is composed of volunteers appointed by the Mayor and City Commissioners. The Tree Board is one of a number of advisory boards which assist the City Commission [to learn how to volunteer use this link].

*Media: Please note the City’s communications specialist is Ben Kerr if you have other issues you would like to address. Phone: 561-586-1631; email: bkerr@lakeworth.org