Oviedo celebrates Arbor Day with tree giveaway

OVIEDO, Fla. — It’s time to make the city a little greener! In honor of Arbor Day, Oviedo gave away hundreds of trees and hosted an educational festival Saturday morning.

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The festival featured local food and beverage vendors.

There were educational stations from Oviedo Garden Club, St. Johns Water Management District, and more.

To celebrate Arbor Day with the kids, Oviedo Police and Fire Departments had trucks out for display.

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Last year, the City of Oviedo was named by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2022 Tree City, USA.

Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, said trees positively affect the community.

“The trees being planted and cared for by Oviedo are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education,” Lambe said.

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There was a limit of two trees per household.

The event was at Oviedo City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon.

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