WHO:
The N.H. Division of Forests and Lands, along with the Portsmouth Garden Club
WHAT:
Will kick off the holiday season at the 23rd Festival of Trees, which has become a tradition for generations of Seacoast residents and visitors.
WHEN and WHERE:
Nov. 15-17
4 – 8 p.m.
Urban Forestry Center
45 Elwyn Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
About the Festival of Trees:
The grounds of the Urban Forestry Center will be transformed into a holiday extravaganza, when local garden centers, garden clubs, historic homes, organizations, businesses and artisans show off their creativity by decorating approximately 100 trees, the Center’s historic Cape house, miniature trees, wreaths and more. The Garden Club uses funds raised by the biennial festival to award scholarships and grants, to assist with conservation education, to support historic gardens in the Seacoast area and to maintain club activities.
About the N.H. Division of Forests and Lands:
Part of the N.H. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Division of Forests and Lands protects and promotes the value provided by trees, forests and natural communities. For more information about the Division of Forests and Lands, visit nh.gov/nhdfl or call 603-271-2214.
About the Portsmouth Garden Club:
The Portsmouth Garden Club promotes all phases of gardening, practices and encourages the conservation of our natural resources, fosters educational goals and initiates projects which provide cooperative efforts to increase and protect the beauty and history of the Portsmouth area.
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