Persisterhood celebrates 100 trees with walk and dedication
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A local organization is celebrating its planting of 100 trees at a tree walk and dedication.
The St. Joseph Persisterhood invites community members to attend the event from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning with a meet at the arbor with stone benches, just off the sidewalk on the west side of Northwest Parkway.
“Walkers, children, dogs, and nature enthusiasts are welcome to join our biannual ceremony. We’ve been holding these since 2017 when we raised money and planted our first trees,” said Jane Frick, Persisterhood facilitator. “It’s so exciting because this Saturday, we’ll dedicate our ‘centennial’ 100th tree near the trees we planted eight years ago.”
Elizabeth Latosi-Sawin, Persisterhood's "tree guru," will lead the tree walk and dedication. She'll lead the group in a walk along the Parkway, pointing out previously planted Persisterhood trees.
At each newly-planted tree, donors and/or family members will say a few words about those being honored and remembered.
"This is our way of making our community a better, greener place that will be enjoyed for generations to come," said Frick.
The tree walk and dedication event is open to the public. More information can be found on the Persisterhood's Facebook.
