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Adopt-a-tree to celebrate Texas Arbor Day
Read full article: Adopt-a-tree to celebrate Texas Arbor DaySAN ANTONIO ā A long line of vehicles along West Commerce Street quickly made their way to Elmendorf Lake Park to celebrate Texas Arbor Day with the City of San Antonioās Parks and Recreation Department. Employees and volunteers distributed nearly 300 trees to celebrate their vitality and encourage people to go outdoors. Arbor Day is a national event celebrated in April; however, Texas' extreme temperatures force the celebration to be delayed. Nature lovers like, Daisy Kena, chose from nine different tree-species to adopt in celebration of Texas Arbor Day. According to Hosea and Bird, trees can add value to a property and cut energy use.