To celebrate Arbor Day, the city of St. Pete will host the Green Thumb Festival at Walter Fuller Park. Participants will be able to learn gardening tips, shop from local nurseries, and enjoy all-day activities for adults and kids alike. As part of St. Pete’s annual Arbor Day Celebration, the festival will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.
The Green Thumb Festival
This year’s festival will have over 120 garden, plant and flower vendors and exhibitors as well as adult and youth programs and activities throughout the day.
The Arbor Day Foundation is an American nonprofit dedicated to planting trees across natural and urban landscapes worldwide. As the Tampa Bay community continues to grow, they place a special importance on preserving the natural landscape through tree planting, environmental conservation, and other efforts both city and statewide. The Green Thumb Festival is just a part of this mission – it connects the community to our local farmers and environmental groups and offers a chance for families to learn about the natural wonders around them.
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The list of events for the Green Thumb Festival are as follows:
- Saturday and 11:30 a.m. – The Garden Wagon Parade and Decorating Contest. Anyone can enter to deck out their garden wagon for prizes. Entry fee is $5.
- Saturday at 1 p.m. – Mayor Kenneth T. Welch will accept the Tree City USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation recognizing St. Pete’s commitment to meeting forestry standards. Mayor Welch will also present the Green Thumb awards to adult and youth volunteers who have made outstanding contributions in the environmental field.
- Arts and crafts and hands-on presentations at the Kids’ Stage and Tent
- Horticultural and environmental presentations at the Main Tent.
- Free workshops for adults taught by UF/IFAS master gardeners. Registration is required; spots are limited. Be sure to reserve your spot!
Other activities include:
- St. Petersburg Garden Club’s Flower Show
- Plant diagnostic clinic and tool sharpening
- Free mulch and pine seedling
- $5 tree sale
- Festival merchandise, food trucks and more
The festival is still searching for volunteers to help with the festival. Click here for more information.
