Seymour celebrating Arbor Day today with tree giveaways

Seymour Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting an Arbor Day celebration this evening with tree giveaways and other activities.

The city is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a Tree City USA recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation.

In addition to the sapling giveaways, there will be tree bingo with prizes, tree coloring contests and crafts. you will also have the chance to order memorial trees to be placed in community parks.

There will be free pizza from The Brooklyn Pizza Company with other food and drinks available for purchase.

The event will start at 6 p.m. tonight at Harmony Park on West Second Street.