The Burbank Civic Pride Committee invites citizens, organizations, and businesses to participate in Burbank's 53rd anniversary of "Plant-a-Tree" Month.  Your generous contributions will go toward raising funds to purchase new trees to be planted in the city. 

Donor certificates will be awarded at the Plant-a-Tree ceremony which will be held Tuesday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Whitnall Highway Park--South, 610 N. Whitnall Highway (between Verdugo and Clark).  Donations must be submitted by March 12 to be listed in the program.  

"The Civic Pride Committee is proud to head up this project which helps keep our community green," said Linda Silvas, chairman of the 11-member City Council-appointed Civic Pride Committee, which is working in conjunction with the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Contributions may be made payable to the City of Burbank and sent to the Plant-a-Tree Program, c/o Burbank Civic Pride Committee, City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502.

For further information, call the City's Public Information Office at (818) 238-5840.    

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