Happy National Arbor Day! (April 25th)

Sometimes I think Trees get over looked in environmental talks. We keep looking for the next technological solution to help us conserve energy and clean our air, but let's not forget Trees! One average mature tree can absorb approximately 50 lbs of carbon dioxide per year. (And, not to mention all the oxygen it releases!) Trees also can prevent erosion, clean water, and remove dust and other particles from the air. They are an amazing feat of evolutionary engineering! And, don't forget, the City of Gahanna is a member of the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA community thanks to the efforts of our Mayor and Parks & Recreation Department!

The Nature Conservancy has initiated "plant a billion trees" program. For every one dollar donated, one tree will be planted.