The Woodlands Celebrates Arbor Day with 31,000 Free Tree Seedlings

The 35th Annual Arbor Day Celebration is set for Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 10 am until 2 pm in the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park. Lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone, will also celebrate his birthday at this event. 

Approximately 31,000 tree seedlings in eight different varieties will be distributed free, continuing a 35-year tradition that began in 1977. The selections of trees include Bald Cypress, Flowering Dogwood, Laurel Oak, Loblolly Pine, Red Maple, Southern Crabapple, Southern Wax Myrtle and Wild Common Apple. In addition to receiving free tree seedlings, guests may register at the event to win one of five, seven-gallon native trees.  The drawings will take place hourly. You must be present to win.

Free giant inflatable rides and rock walls, pony rides, petting zoo, and face painting will entertain the crowd.  Musical entertainment from local talent will also be highlighted.  Puffy’s birthday celebration will begin at 1 pm with mascot friends including Clutch from the Houston Rockets. Children will also enjoy free birthday cupcakes at the birthday party.