 The Woodlands, TX - The community is invited to attend the Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 10 am until 2 pm in the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ newest Village of Creekside Park, according to Susan Vreeland-Wendt, director of marketing for The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC). 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 33-year tradition that began in 1977. The selections of trees include Loblolly Pine, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, River Birch, Southern Crabapple, Sweetbay Magnolia, White Oak and Yellow Poplar. 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.
“Over the years, the developer and sponsors have given away approximately 875,000 tree seedlings to help perpetuate the forested environment,” said Vreeland-Wendt. “We encourage residents of the community to come out and enjoy the Arbor Day festivities and receive new tree seedlings.”
This free celebration is sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company, The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, the South Montgomery County YMCA
Free giant inflatable rides and rock walls, pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides 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.
The Woodlands is a 28,000-acre master-planned community located 27 miles north of downtown Houston. It is a project of The Woodlands Development Company, a limited partnership of Morgan Stanley and General Growth Properties, Inc.
PHOTO CAPTION: The Annual Arbor Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 10 am until 2 pm in the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ newest Village of Creekside Park. Approximately 31,000 tree seedlings in eight varieties will be given away free, continuing a 33-year tradition that began in 1977. |
