The Arbor Day Foundation is hosting a free community event on Saturday at Antelope Park. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and will run through 2 p.m. It will feature live music, food trucks, interactive environmental activities and family-friendly exercise classes.
People can also sign up to have a free tree delivered to their doorstep, courtesy of the Arbor Day Foundation and Black Hills Energy. More than 300 trees in four different species will be available.
“The Arbor Day Foundation has been headquartered in downtown Lincoln since our founding in 1972 and the Arbor Day national holiday originated down the road in Nebraska City, so there’s a deep appreciation for trees woven into the history of our state,” says Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “This holiday is a moment for all of us to reflect on the enduring importance of caring for nature. We hope local community members will join us for this fun celebration among the trees.”
The Arbor Day Foundation is the world’s largest tree planting nonprofit and will plant its 500 millionth tree this spring.