This is a copy of the news release prepared by Marie Stake for Arbor Day events in Kirkland: 

Volunteers Invited to Kirkland’s Carillon Woods Park for Tree Planting

Arbor Day and Climate Action Week Celebration November 8

 
Kirkland, WA – The Green Kirkland Partnership is hosting the City of Kirkland’s annual Arbor Day and Climate Action Week celebration at Carillon Woods Park on Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Volunteers are invited to join Kirkland Mayor James Lauinger in planting a grand fir tree, donated by Puget Sound Energy, and other native trees and shrubs.  Tools, gloves and light refreshments are provided.  The park is located at 5429 106^th Avenue NE, Kirkland.  For event information, go to the Kirkland City website or call 425-587-3261. 

In addition to the planting activities, a representative from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will present Kirkland Mayor Jim Lauinger with a Tree City USA recognition certificate.  The recognition is a result of the City meeting several criteria established by the National Arbor Day Foundation.  It is Kirkland’s sixth consecutive year receiving the designation.

The Green Kirkland Partnership is a community-based volunteer network that has been restoring the forested natural areas in Kirkland.  To learn more, visit the Kirkland Green website.

For event information, contact Deb Powers, Urban Forester, at 425-587-3261 or dpowers@ci.kirkland.wa.us.