The Town of Fort Myers Beach will celebrate Arbor Day today with a ceremonial tree planting at Bay Oaks. The Town will plant a Gumbo Limbo tree, the official Town Tree of Fort Myers Beach.
Often referred to as the “tourist tree” for its red, peeling bark, the Gumbo Limbo is known for its unique photosynthetic process that occurs through its bark, making it especially well adapted to Florida’s coastal environment.
In addition to the ceremonial planting, the Town will distribute sapling trees to Fort Myers Beach property owners to encourage local tree planting and long-term environmental stewardship.
Parking for the event will be available at the Bay Oaks Pool and Recreation Center.