PRESS RELEASE

CUMMING, Ga. — The City of Cumming is again partnering with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, UGA Extension Services, and the Georgia Forestry Commission to present a Community Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, Feb. 19th from 5:30-7 p.m. at Cumming City Park (437 Pilgrim Mill Road). Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged for this event.

K-12th grade students throughout Forsyth County are also invited to take part in a new Arbor Day Youth Art Contest. Three winners of the contest (one each from elementary, middle and high school levels) will be selected to receive recognition and have their art displayed during the Community Arbor Day Celebration and at Cumming City Hall. Submissions must be a painting or drawing with a tree or trees as the focal point. Submissions must also include the student’s first and last name, contact email and phone number.

In addition to recognition of the Youth Art Contest winners, the Cumming Arbor Day Celebration will feature a tree planting demonstration and educational information, recognition of the City as an official “Tree City USA”, free tree saplings and seedlings to take home, and refreshments available for purchase from Tradewind Coffee Company. Click here for complete information!