Celebrate Arbor Day in Mellon Park!
TO: News Media
FROM: Margy Whitmer (412) 527.4877 margyw@friendsofmellonpark.org
DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2023 (rain or shine)
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Mellon Park (south side) 1047 Shady Avenue 15232
SUBJECT: Friends of Mellon Park 4th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
WHO: Friends of Mellon Park, in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree PIttsburgh and WQED, media sponsor
Arbor Day in Mellon Park is a family-friendly event sponsored by Friends of Mellon Park, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree Pittsburgh, and WQED, the media sponsor. The goal is to create an opportunity for people to get to know Friends of Mellon Park, celebrate the environment, educate kids about the importance of caring for trees, animals, and greenspaces, and to bring people and community groups from the surrounding neighborhoods together to have fun in the park!
Bring a blanket and have a picnic!
A few highlights of the event include:
Guided Tree walks and table activities from Tree Pittsburgh;
Lots of Science and art activities for kids;
Planting of a new tree in the park, honoring well known and loved longtime advocate for Mellon Park, Joy Sato;
Music by the Obama Academy Eagles "P.E.P" Drumline and Dance Team, and Miguel Sague III and the Trio Corazon performing music from Latin America and ff=offering Conga and Salsa lessons;
Yard games from Playful PIttsburgh;
And Food from the LaPalapa food truck and sweet treats from Sandy's Boo Delights at Dana's Bakery.
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