NEWS RELEASE
Arbor Day Celebrated in North Little Rock
Thursday (April 29, 2021)…..In recognition of 2021 Arbor Day, North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick will plant several trees in the city provided by the North Little Rock Tree Board. Friday, April 30 at 10:00 am, Mayor Hartwick will visit St. Joseph’s Center of Arkansas and plant three, fruiting pear trees. St. Joseph’s was established in 2015 and run by volunteers to preserve and restore the historic property through sustainable farming and food production. St. Joseph’s is located at 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, 72118. Mayor Hartwick will also plant a Tulip Poplar tree at One Eldor Johnson Drive in Burns Park around 11:00 am. Last but not least, the City of North Little Rock will hang a Tree City USA flag at Faucette Brothers Park sometime after the tree plantings. Faucette Brothers Park, best known by the gazebo in the small park, is located at Main Street and Washington Avenue in North Little Rock next to the Arkansas River. The community is invited to attend.
Please contact Shara Brazear, Director of Communications for the City of North Little Rock at 501-351-2714 or [email protected] for more information.
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