In the butterfly tent, Katrina Gibson and her sister Alyssa Gibson honor their late mother who loved butterflies. Photo by Rachel Mills
Joe Buffington is thrilled about his new tree. Photo by Rachel Mills
Matt, Holly, Parker, Wyatt and Rebecca Zawadski had a blast at Arbor Day experiencing a little bit of everything. Photo by Rachel Mills
Amanda, David and Autumn Goldberg pose with their new tree at the Arbor Day Celebration. Photo by Rachel Mills
Macy Maronel loves the dogs that are up for adoption. Photo by Rachel Mills
Friends Sophia Dubose, Elena Hagi, Zoey Hunt, Cheyanne Dewind and Noah Hunt enjoy the Arbor Day Celebration. Photo by Rachel Mills
Connor Goncalves is ready to hit the ball to the Mark Lukas’ Soccer Collies. Photo by Rachel Mills
Alaïa Smith paints a pot at the Arbor Day Celebration. Photo by Rachel Mills
Harlee Subers and Caroline Patin release their butterflies. Photo by Rachel Mills
Laurie Billups and Jeff Lunceford get ready to release their butterflies. Photo by Rachel Mills
Free trees, a butterfly release and festivities dedicated to promoting nature and sustainability were at the center of Palm Coast's 21st annual Arbor Day Celebration, held on Saturday, May 2, at Central Park in Town Center.
Attendees received a free 3-gallon tree, courtesy of Flowing Well Tree Farm, in exchange for a donation of a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. People could also enjoy a walk through the butterfly tent, a butterfly release, performance by the Soccer Collies and food and beverages.
“Each year, Arbor Day inspires us to reconnect with nature and with one another,” said City of Palm Coast Urban Forester Carol Mini in a press release. “The 21st annual celebration builds on that legacy with new experiences, meaningful environmental action, and a renewed sense of community pride."
