Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is celebrating the wonders of trees this spring in support of the Plant One Million campaign by planting 50 trees at Bensalem School District Administration building in Bucks County on April 24 and 50 trees in Charlestown Park on April 25 in Chester County. 

Plant One Million aims to plant million trees in 3 states and 13 counties. The goal is to increase the tree canopy cover in the tri-state area to 30 percent.

All ages are welcome, registration is encouraged.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring water and work gloves and to wear boots (work boots) or sneakers and dress for the weather.  Bring along a shovel, and refillable water bottle

-- Bucks County Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration April 24: Bensalem School District Administration Building and Valley Elementary School, 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Sign up by sending email to: Emma Melvin at: emelvin@pennhort.org.

-- Chester County Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration April 25: Charlestown Township Park, Charlestown from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Sign up by sending email to: Emma Melvin at: emelvin@pennhort.org.

For more information on other activities and programs, visit the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society website.

4/20/2015