Arbor Day 2013
Arbor Day is the annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. Holden will celebrate with a weekend filled with activities, as well as a Scientist Lecture and story times for children held at regional libraries.
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Friday, April 26 (see scheduled activities) Saturday, April 27, 10am - 4pm Sunday, April 28, 10am - 4pm |
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Where: |
Corning Visitor Center |
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Cost: |
In celebration of Arbor Day, admission to Holden is free all weekend. |
Celebration Activities
Returning This Year – Great Lakes Timber Show
The Great Lakes Timber Show show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chain sawing, log rolling and loads of fun.
Enjoy this fascinating display and learn more about the important role lumberjacks play in forest and tree management through selective harvesting.
Regional Library Story Times
Holden volunteers are scheduled to visit over 30 area libraries in the month of April as Tree Tale Tellers, sharing stories and free activities related to trees, appropriate for preschoolers and children up to age 8. See list of participating libraries and dates.
Visit Holden's Healthy Tree Exhibit
Located in the Arthur S. Holden Sr. Hedge Collection in the Display Garden, the Healthy Tree Exhibit shows homeowners how to plant and maintain happy, healthy trees. Experts will be on hand during the Arbor Day celebration to answer specific questions.
Activities at Holden (Activities are still being planned. Check back for updates.)
Friday, April 26 |
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| 9:30am | Ceremonial tree planting | Entry drive, near the gatehouse |
| 10 am | Tree seedling give-away: American Plum tree, one per family while supplies last | |
| 7-9 pm | Arbor Day Lecture: Trees: A Photographic Celebration, presented by Ian Adams. | |
Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 |
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| 10am | Tree seedling give-away: American Plum tree, one per family while supplies last | |
| 10am-4pm | Kids tree climbing demonstrations by Red Oak Camp | |
| 10am-4pm | Kids crafts and activities:
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| 10am-4pm | Portable sawmill demonstrations | |
| 10:30am, 12:30pm and 3pm | Great Lakes Timber Show | |
| 11:30-12:30pm | Square Dance demos/audience participation | |
| 1:30-2:30pm (Sunday only) | Clogging demos/audience participation | |
| 10am-4pm | Tree Discovery Packs, explore nature with a backpack filled with fun activities. | |
11am; 1pm and 2:30pm |
Poets in the Trees | |
| 11am; noon; 2pm and 3pm | Guided Highlights Walking Tours | |
| 1pm | Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden Guided Tour | |
| 10am-4pm | Food and beverage concessions |
Interested in volunteering at this event? Contact Holden's volunteer office at 440.602.8003
