By Glenn Barnett
Arbor Day, an annual day of remembrance, focuses on how important trees are to our lives. In Alhambra, designated a “Tree City” by the Arbor Day Foundation, this holiday is celebrated every year at Almansor Park, under the supervision of Mike Macias, Director of the Alhambra Parks and Recreation Department.
This year, for Arbor Day, on April 23 city officials, community members, and the full third grade class from Martha Baldwin School to enjoy games, refreshments, and hear from Alhambra Mayor Jeff Maloney and a representative from West Coast Arborists.
This year for Arbor Day, the tree designated for planting was the Western Red Bud, an indigenous tree found throughout California. It grows purple-colored pods in the spring that issue their seeds in the Fall. The native Indian peoples used the twigs of the trees to weave baskets to hold and carry their belongings.
Young and old attendees caught up with friends and took time to appreciate the importance of our trees at one of the most fun events on the annual calendar.
