West Windsor Township has achieved Tree City USA status for the past 29 years and anticipates being certified as a “Tree City” by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Only six other municipalities in New Jersey have been awarded this distinction. Activities take place on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at Ronald R. Rogers Arboretum (corner of Clarksville and Princeton Hightstown roads), rain or shine.##M:[more]##
The event includes an Arbor Day Proclamation by Mayor Shing Fu-Hsueh; “Tree Planting and Care” presented by the Shade Tree Commission; awards presentation for the WW-P Student Art Competition; a talk about identifying common trees and local insects; and music by First Edition, High School South’s a capella group. Area Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participate. Refreshments will be served. Everyone takes home a free tree seedling.
For the homeowner, Arbor Day is an excellent opportunity to take stock of the trees on your property, according to a press release. Inspect your trees, and note any broken branches or evidence of disease or insect infestation. Think about how planting new trees might improve the look of your property or provide wind or heat protection. Take a trip to your local nursery to see what’s available and to get new ideas. Walk around your neighborhood. Are there any public areas where tree planting or tree maintenance might make a real difference to your community? Talk with your neighbors. Find out what their opinions are. And, oh yes, plant a tree.
