Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca joined with environmental advocates to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day. The trees were purchased as part of a grant awarded to the Town by the New York Urban Forestry Council. The Town worked with Friends of the Bay, Cornell Cooperative Extension – Nassau County, and the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District to identify planting locations, and select the appropriate species.

 

“The Town of Oyster Bay continues to do our part to protect the planet and preserve our natural resources,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Much like Earth Day, Arbor Day reminds us of the importance to celebrate nature. Together, we gather to plant trees and encourage others to do the same so that our environment and communities benefit from both their beauty and the oxygen they produce.”

 

 

“In honor of Arbor Day, we are pleased to gather together to both beautify our parks and help our environment,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “Protecting the environment is a top priority for the Town of Oyster Bay, and that is why we have been recognized as ‘Tree City USA’ for nearly three decades. We’ll continue to plant trees, cleanup shorelines and keep our community beautiful in the Town of Oyster Bay.”

 

To date, the Saladino administration has planted hundreds of trees at various Town facilities, including local Town parks and traffic islands throughout the Town.