Wellington Hosts Earth Day And Arbor Day Event

Wellington Village Council members Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilwoman Maria Antuña, Mayor Michael Napoleone, Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind plant a red maple tree.

The Village of Wellington hosted its Earth Day and Arbor Day event on Saturday, April 20 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The free event included vendors and educational tents hosted by local businesses and nonprofits, as well as the planting of a red maple tree by the newly reconfigured Wellington Village Council. The annual FLOWER Award went to Wellington Garden Club member Lisa Ferrano. Local scouts participated in the Great American Cleanup and also planted 100 trees in Olympia Park prior to the celebration. The event included several plant giveaways.