River Birch Tree Planted In Arbor Day Celebration

Posted May 19th 2026

More than 50 people gathered for Avalon’s Arbor Day celebration on April 24. Perfect spring weather set the scene as a 9-foot river birch tree was planted on a Dune Drive island at 51st Street. The tree was planted and blessed, and will beautify the area while contributing to a more sustainable future. The annual event is a collaborative effort between the Borough of Avalon, the Avalon Environmental Commission, and the Avalon Garden Club, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Photo caption: Joe Dvorak, Patricia Fleischmann, Nancy Hudanich, Barbara Juzaitis and Rev. Juliann Henry, MDIV plant a 9” River Birch Tree during Avalon’s Arbor Day ceremony.