Celebrate the Westerville Autumn Arborfest with the BUGmobile

Dedicate Your Day to Trees, Wildlife and the Environment

Spend Saturday Sept 21, 10am-2-pm, enjoying the City’s internationally recognized tree canopy at the 7th Annual Autumn Arborfest on Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Alum Creek Park North (221 W. Main St.)

Attendees will meet with the City’s expert arborists and learn why Westerville is a Tree City USA for the 48 years and is one of only 200 cities nationwide named a five-time Tree Cities of the World designee. The event features environmental and educational activities for all ages crafts and more than 35 vendors. Activities include bucket truck rides, paper making, tree giveaways, stump painting and more. Local arborists and Westerville Parks and Recreation professionals will be on-site to answer questions and assist with activities. Free giveaways will also be available throughout the event.

NEW THIS YEAR! The Ohio State University BUGmobile will be on site. This mobile insect zoo and education outreach vehicle provides hands-on experiences that range from holding live insects to examining them up close under a microscope.