The Friends of Maxwell Arboretum will hold its annual spring celebration, 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 12.

The event is held in the Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum, located at approximately 38th and Holdrege streets on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus.

“A Tree-mendous Celebration” honors the many benefits of trees. Events include children’s activities, a scavenger hunt, free plants from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, a tree planting, and visits from Archie the Mammoth and Smokey Bear. Free UNL Dairy Store ice cream and Department of Agronomy and Horticulture popcorn will be provided. Opportunities to talk with tree and insect experts and other plant specialists will round out the event.

Additional booths and displays will be provided by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Recycling, the Nebraska Forest Service, the University of Nebraska State Museum, Lower Platte South NRD, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, UNL Gardens, Lincoln Parks and Recreation and the Nebraska Nut Growers Association.   Parking is available in the UNMC Dental College parking lot, the East Campus Loop, and areas near the UNL Dairy Store.

The celebration is organized by the Friends of Maxwell Arboretum, the UNL Garden Friends and UNL Landscape Services.

For more information, click here or visit the the Tree-mendous Celebration event page on Facebook.