Public Service Announcement

HRM Celebrates Arbor Day 2011

(June 2, 2011) – Mayor Peter Kelly and District 7 Councillor Bill Karsten invite members of the public to join them in celebrating Arbor Day on Friday, June 3rd at Robert Kemp Turner School.

Mayor Kelly and Councillor Karsten will plant Elm, Oak and Maple trees on the school property. The event will also include student presentations related to Arbor Day.

Arbor Day is an annual celebration of the planting and caring for trees. HRM celebrates each year by visiting a different elementary school to plant trees, talk about how important they are and teach students how to care for them.

When: Friday, June 3rd – 9.15 a.m.
Where: Robert Kemp Turner School, 141 Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour

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CONTACT:
Katherine VanBuskirk
HRM Corporate Communications
490-6697