There is not a more fitting day to celebrate Balboa Park than Arbor Day. And there is no better way to engage future park supporters than to plant trees that will mature as they do.
This Thursday morning (April 23rd) beginning at 11am, Friends of Balboa Park will celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees along Balboa Drive just north of the Laurel street entrance to Balboa Park. Students from Roosevelt Middle School and the garden club of San Diego High School will be on hand to help Friends’ volunteers plant trees. A mixed oak grove of 20 Engelman Oaks, Island Oaks and Western Redbuds are planned for the site just west of the Lawn Bowling Green.
Balboa Park Nursery Supervisor Mike Rasmusson will be on hand to illuminate the importance of greening the park to the school children for their future. Horticulture groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to Balboa Park will be honored, and City Councilmember Todd Gloria of District Three will speak about progress being made on park sustainability.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Or just take a stroll around the beautiful grounds of this urban oasis. Once over 1,400 acres…it’s since been whittled down to just 1,000 now, but we’re lucky ducks to have such a jewel in our big back yard. Enjoy Balboa Park often.
Here’s a cute little movie with Sue Palmer’s “Black Beauty” as the soundtrack.
