Arbor Day event will celebrate nature

The City of Branson is celebrating Arbor Day in a special way.

On April 18, Branson area residents are invited to celebrate nature during a special Arbor Day Event at Sunset Park.

City of Branson employees and volunteers will be planting new trees in Sunset Park, and providing a variety of fun activities for families to enjoy, including a nature scavenger hunt, activity sheets, a lesson in Arbor Day history and a question and answer session with an arborist. Free tree saplings will also be given away to those in attendance, and a guided tree tour will provide an opportunity to learn about the various types of trees that can be found in Sunset Park.

The Arbor Day event is presented by the City of Branson, Shepherd of the Hills Garden Club, and Branson Parks and Recreation.

All area residents, businesses and community members are encouraged to attend this Arbor Day event, set for Friday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at Sunset Park, 869 Sunset Lane in Branson.

For more information on the Arbor Day celebration, visit the Branson Parks and Recreation Department website, or call the Parks and Recreation office at 417-335-2368.