Members of the Lemon Bay Garden Club recently celebrated National Arbor Day at their monthly meeting. North Port Deputy Mayor Alice White, director of People for Trees, donated two 7-gallon Dahoon Holly trees for the celebration. Sue Killion, Arbor Day Chairperson, provided a brief history of Arbor Day followed by presentation of the Sarasota Commissioners proclamation for National Arbor Day, April 28, 2023, to Club President Barb Jacobson. Alice White spoke to the club members about the importance of trees in the landscaping and tree varieties offered by People for Trees at their annual tree sale. The poem, “The First Tree” by Lenore Herrick, was read by Ann Hook followed by the planting of both holly trees. Hurricane Ian caused great destruction to the club gardens and Arbor Day was the perfect time to plant replacements. National Arbor Day, which honors nature and the environment, is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. Pictured (l-r): North Port Deputy Mayor Alice White, Director of People for Trees; Barb Jacobson, President Lemon Bay Garden Club; Sue Killion, Arbor Day Chairperson; and Joan Tyrer, Horticulture and Plant Chairperson, planting a Dahoon Holly tree at the Lemon Bay Garden Club Arbor Day ceremony.
