The City of Brandon in partnership with the Manitoba Urban Forest Council is inviting everyone to celebrate the first in-person Arbor Day this Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Keystone Centre around the treed area, south of the main 13th Street entrance. You’ll learn more about arboriculture, trees, and Brandon’s urban forest.
Here’s what’s planned:
– Free tree seedlings, while supplies last
– Free wood chips, while supplies last
– Draws for two trees
– Educational booths and arboriculture equipment displays
– Children’s activities, including face painting
– Tree planting demonstrations
– Tree climbing demonstrations
– Maple tree tapping demonstrations
– Self-directed and guided Tree tours
The free draws will take place at 2:00 p.m. If the winner(s) are not present, they will be contacted to pick up their prize the following week from the Parks Complex (2020 McGregor Avenue).
In addition to these activities, local musicians from Mecca Productions will be performing from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food trucks will also be at the event offering food and beverages for purchase. This family-friendly event is open to all residents and will take place rain or shine.
“We are very excited to host Brandon’s first in-person Arbor Day,” says Stephen Clark, City of Brandon Forestry and Horticulture Chargehand and local representative from the Manitoba Urban Forest Council. “Arbor Day is focused on helping to highlight the importance and benefits that our urban forest canopy has in the community.”
