Celebrate Arbor Day by going on a walking class in trees

On Sunday, April 28, Urban Forester Barb Spears will lead Itasca Unitarian Fellowship participants and any others interested in a tree walk starting from Pokegama Dam (Government Dam) on Highway 2 west of Grand Rapids. Meeting at 10am, the event will start with basic tree identification and tree planting, care, and maintenance. Barb will lead the group through the campground and picnic area for the first part of a walk. Then, after a break, Barb will take those wanting more across the dam into the Bass Brook area trail system. Bring water and dress for the weather. All are welcome.

As a member of the UUA, the Itasca Unitarian Fellowship supports and affirms the UUA Seven Principles, which include treating all with compassion and justice, seeking truth and meaning, promoting peace and honoring the democratic process, and respecting the interdependent web of life. Our spirituality is unbounded, drawing from scripture and science, nature and philosophy, personal experience and ancient tradition.

Services are 10am-12 noon Sundays, September to May, at the Unitarian Chapel, except for an outdoors service the fourth Sunday every other month, at a place to be announced. The Unitarian Chapel and meditation trail are located in the pine woods at 3906 East Highway 169, Grand Rapids. More information is at www.itascaunitarianfellowship.org and on Facebook. Visitors are welcome.