Celebration residents can donate a tree in memory of a loved family member or friend. Trees are planted along the streets of Celebration to increase the tree canopy and beautify our lovely town. Memorial trees are marked with a commemorative plaque.
The Garden Club began an Honor and Memorial Tree Program in 2022 under the guidance of Dave Arena. He went to CCDD, CROA and ARC meetings and received permission to run this program here in Celebration. Planting sites were made available to us, and we bought trees that fit the location. Exquisite Landscape donated their service in acquiring and planting the trees in the chosen locations. After the trees were planted and had irrigation lines run to them, we placed ground level bronze plaques. The plaques were set in concrete so that they would stay in place for a long time. The tree bases were then mulched.
Five Memorial Trees have been purchased this year on behalf of loved ones who passed away. If you are interested in having a tree planted in remembrance of a loved one, please email us at gardenclubofcelebration@gmail.com.
2023 Memorial Trees
This years Memorial Trees were sponsored by Dave Arena, Bonnie O’Connell and Sandra/Kristen Farris in remembrance of lost family members. The 2023 Honor Tree was planted to honor Patricia (Tricia) & David Alesbury. Tricia served as club president from 2013 – 2020, and David was the webmaster through 2022.
Below are photos of the 2023 Honor and Memorial Trees. One is planted by the ponds at Mirasol, two on Golf Park and one on Campus Street heading towards the library near where the golf cross the road.
