In celebration of the 39th annual Earth Day, the City of Orlando is hosting a free celebration at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. The event will feature a tree giveaway, educational booths, environmental activities for children, learning to fish, hiking tours, "Out-on-a-limb" tree climbing, and new recycling opportunities. The trees will be available on a first come, first served basis to City of Orlando residents with an ID or OUC bill for proof of residency. Visitors will be able to utilize the on-site collection of tires, motor oil, and vehicle batteries so they can safely dispose of these hazardous waste materials. Volunteer opportunities will also be available for planting trees and invasive plant removal.

Earth Day first began in 1970 in response to a time when pollution caused rivers to catch on fire and dense clouds of smog obscured cities. Since then, Earth Day has served as an opportunity to educate people about the importance of safeguarding the natural environment.

For more information on the event, call Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake at (407) 299-5581.