>> IT’S ARBOR DAY, A DAY DEDICATED TO PLANTING AND CELEBRATING THE TREES THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY SO BEAUTIFUL TONIGHT IN POSITIVELY GULF COAST. CAPE CORAL IS MOVING FORWARD WITH THAT MISSION JUST HOURS AGO. LOOK AT THIS. THE CITY PLANS AND MORE THAN 300 NEW TREES AT CRYSTAL LAKE PARK. THE CITY SAYS IT’S THANKS TO A DONATION FROM THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE GULF COAST NEWS WAS THERE AS THE NEW TREES WENT IN THE GROUND. >> IT MEANS A LOT TO HAVE FOLKS TAKE TAKE THAT INITIATIVE AND YOU KNOW, REALLY TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR CITY. >> THE CITY THANKS THE FOREST SERVICE FOR TH
Cape Coral celebrates Arbor Day by planting over 300 new trees
Updated: 7:01 PM EDT Apr 24, 2026
Cape Coral celebrated Arbor Day by planting more than 300 trees at Crystal Lake Park, thanks to a donation from the Florida Forest Service and the efforts of volunteers. “It means a lot to have folks take that initiative and take pride in their city,” city arborist Omar Leon said. The city expressed its appreciation to the Florida Forest Service for the donation and to the volunteers who helped with the tree planting.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral celebrated Arbor Day by planting more than 300 trees at Crystal Lake Park, thanks to a donation from the Florida Forest Service and the efforts of volunteers.
“It means a lot to have folks take that initiative and take pride in their city,” city arborist Omar Leon said.
The city expressed its appreciation to the Florida Forest Service for the donation and to the volunteers who helped with the tree planting.
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