GULF SHORES, AL - The City of Gulf Shores and members of the Beautification Board announce plans for the 2016 Arbor Day. This event will be Saturday, Feb. 27 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Sims Park Pavilion.

Residents of each household within the city limits may select four different trees from the six varieties: American Hornbeam, Fringe tree, Green Ash, Pond Cypress, Sweet Bay Magnolia and Willow Oak.

To receive the trees, residents must register at the check-in table with proof of Gulf Shores residency. Residents receive four tickets per qualifying household.

These trees are potted in one-gallon containers and are ready for planting. A brochure giving specifics on each tree is available to residents. Members of the Gulf Shores Landscape division will be available to answer questions about the trees.

Two drawings will be at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Three fruit trees will be offered in each drawing and residents who are registered and present are entered in the drawing.

For additional information contact the Public Works Department at 251-968-1166.