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Arbor Day in Graham – Arbor Day Poem Contest Deadline

March 31, 2023 @ 11:59 am

Did you know that Graham is recognized as a Tree City USA community…and 2023 celebrates 42 years! Join the City of Graham Appearance Commission & Tree Board during the months of March and April to celebrate Graham’s trees and Arbor Day with engaging programs and activities to spark your curiosity and enhance your knowledge about trees! #ArborDayInGraham 

Arbor Day Poem Contest
Entries Accepted: March 1 – 31
Submit the Completed Poem: by March 31
Three Age Groups: Elementary, Middle, & High School Students
Cost: Free
Drop Off Locations & Times: (during operational hours)
• Alamance Arts • 213 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253
• Children’s Museum of Alamance County • 217 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253
• Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253
• Graham City Hall • 201 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253

About: The City of Graham Appearance Commission & Tree Board invites kids in elementary, middle, and high school to show off their creativity and write a poem for Arbor Day! Poems can be submitted by email (arbordayingraham@gmail.com) or dropped off at Alamance Arts, Graham Recreation Center, and City Hall beginning March 1 and will be due no later than March 31. Young poets are asked to turn on their creativity and “write a poem about a tree(s)”.

Participants must live in Alamance County and include the poet’s name and grade, parent/guardian’s name, phone number, email, and city on the back of the submission, and if they are available to attend the Arbor Day in Graham’s Tree Planting Ceremony (04/28), attendance is not required. One submission per person is allowed. The City of Graham Appearance Commission & Tree Board will choose the three winners at their April meeting (04/03) and winner will be recognized at the Arbor Day in Graham’s Tree Planting Ceremony (04/28) with the opportunity to read their poem. Winners will receive recognition on social media and a special certificate from the City of Graham. Special thanks to the Graham CinemaPainted Grape, and 64 Harvard for donating prizes for the contest.

Following the Arbor Day Poem Contest, all poems will be on display on the Arbor Day in Graham webpage. For more information, please visit https://www.cityofgraham.com/arbor-day-in-graham/.

Details

Date:
March 31, 2023
Time:
11:59 am
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.cityofgraham.com/arbor-day-in-graham/

Venue

Online Event
Graham, NC 27253 United States
Phone
(336) 570-6718
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Organizer

Graham Recreation & Parks
Phone
(336) 513-5510
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