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Appleton to Celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day
The Appleton Museum of Art, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, will hold its annual Arbor Day celebration on Thursday, Jan. 31.
Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated annually to public tree-planting and appreciation of natural resources. From January and February in the south, all the way to May in the far north, Arbor Day encourages tree-planting not only by groups and organizations, but also individuals
From 11 a.m. to noon in the Appleton auditorium, Greg Barton, Marion County forester, will give a presentation on the ecological value of trees. From noon to 1 p.m., docents will give a tour of flora-themed works and symbolism found throughout the permanent collection. The events are free for Appleton members; included with regular admission fee for nonmembers.
This event is organized by Steve MacKenzie, professor of Environmental Sciences at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. For more information, contact Griselle Gonzalez at 352-291-4455, ext. 1836, or gonzaleg@cf.edu.
Owned and operated by the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call 352-291-4455 or visitÂ