City of Conyers Community Arbor Day Celebration

The City of Conyers invites you to join us for a special Arbor Day celebration on Wednesday, February 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center. Hosted by Mayor Vince Evans and the staff of the Georgia International Horse Park, this event will take place at the Pollinator Education Garden. The celebration will focus on planting vital host plants for butterflies, reading nature-inspired poetry, and learning how to support Monarchs and other important pollinators as we approach the spring season. A ceremonial planting will be held during the event, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will also be on hand, distributing native tree saplings to participants while offering tips on supporting butterfly habitats.

The Arbor Day celebration will also mark the launch of the third annual “Treasures in the Trees” scavenger hunt! Participants can kick off their hunt with a guided plant and tree identification walk led by the Rockdale County Master Gardeners. As part of the narrative walk, explorers will be invited to search for decorative blossoms along the trails of the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center and in the Old Town Conyers area, where new blossoms will be placed each week. These blossoms will lead up to the much-anticipated Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival on March 22-23. Find a blossom and bring it to the festival’s information booth to exchange it for a unique, handcrafted piece of art created by one of the festival’s featured artisans. Participants can also stop by the Horse Park Admin Office or the Visitor’s Center for a free parking pass to make visiting even easier.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate Arbor Day in a way that both educates our community about the environment and builds excitement for the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival,” said Mayor Vince Evans. “The Pollinator Education Garden is the perfect location for people to learn how they can help nature thrive, while the ‘Treasures in the Trees’ scavenger hunt adds an extra layer of fun to the festivities.”

Event Details:

• What: Arbor Day Celebration & “Treasures in the Trees” Scavenger Hunt Kickoff
• When: Wednesday, February 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, Georgia International Horse Park
• Address: 855 Costley Mill Rd NE, Conyers GA 30013
• Special Guests: Mayor Vince Evans, Georgia Forestry Commission, Rockdale County Master Gardeners

For more information about Arbor Day and Treasures in the Trees at Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, please contact Dawn Tanner at [email protected]

Host or Publisher Big Haynes Creek Nature Center