Saline Arbor Day picnic Friday, April 24

Grab that PB&J, pack it in a recycled bag and ride your bike to Curtiss Park on Friday, April 24 for the Saline Arbor Day Celebration at 12 noon. Hosted by the Saline Parks Commission (of which I am an esteemed member), the short ceremony will include a quick history of Arbor Day and the introduction of some talented young artists from Heritage School. We will be planting a lovely sunset maple tree and enjoying the beauty of Curtiss Park. Never been there, you say? Well, from downtown, head west on Michigan Ave toward Mickey's Dairy Twist. The entrance to the park is just past the cemetary, opposite the little damn from Mill Pond. There are great hiking trails, swings, a covered picnic pavilion and a picturesque bridge over the river. Bring your friends, your lunch, your camera and open up your heart to one of Saline's gems, Curtiss Park. Happy Arbor Day.