Glenwyck Farms Park

The Town of Westlake invites the community to celebrate the 10th Annual Arbor Day Celebration, on Saturday, September 26, 4 p.m. to sunset, at Glenwyck Farms Park, 1601 Fair Oaks Drive, Westlake, Texas, 76262. This year’s event will feature a live-butterfly release in addition to traditional activities.

The Town of Westlake has been an advocate for Arbor Day, a celebrated community event since 1999. Families may enjoy hot air balloon and hay rides, petting zoo, arts and crafts, and fishing derbies in addition to the games, hot dogs and hamburgers, and live entertainment for all ages, including the Jim Egger Jazz Trio and a Guitar Hero Rock Stand. Children will enjoy the “Bees and Bugs” booths as well as the showing of Pixar’s animated film “A Bug’s Life” at sunset. Westlake Historical Preservation Society will have a booth at the event, providing information on the society and selling copies of the town’s history book “The Little Town That Could,” by Joyce Gibson Roach.

A special blended commemorative 10th Annual Arbor Day Anniversary wine will also be available for $15. Purchases are required for hot air balloon rides and refreshments. Remaining activities and entrance to the event are free.

“Arbor Day is always a fun and exciting day for area families,” stated Tom Brymer, Town Manager. “We are excited to celebrate the event’s 10th Anniversary this year and delighted that Westlake has also been granted the privilege of being named ‘Tree City USA’ by the National Arbor Day Foundation each year.”
The Town of Westlake is planting trees to mitigate pollution while providing beauty, shade, and homes for our incredible array of wildlife. Communities all benefit from planting trees along our streets for every building permit issued and adding trees on public land wherever possible. Arbor Day celebrates not only the heritage of our forefathers, but also provides a legacy for future generations. Small trees will be available for purchase at the Arbor Day Celebration.
Numerous sponsorship levels are available at the following levels: Band Sponsor, $2,500; Hot Air Balloon, $2,000; Event Sponsor ($1,000); Sponsor ($500); and Community Friends Sponsor ($250). Make checks payable to The Town of Westlake/Arbor Day 09; 3 Village Circle, Ste. 202, Westlake, TX 76262.
Visit http://www.westlake-tx.org. Signs will be posted for parking and entrance to the park. For more information, contact Troy Meyer at 817-490-5735 or tmeyer@westlake-tx.org.
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, a “Premiere Knowledge-Based Community,” was founded by a group of pioneers that joined together to preserve a place of natural beauty and a vanishing way of life in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. Celebrating its semi-centennial in 2006, Westlake remains one of the most pioneering communities in the country. From the highest development standards of a meticulously master planned community to the highly sought after Westlake Academy, residents and visitors have come to expect the very best a community can offer. Westlake is also the home to several corporate campuses as well as many small independent businesses including the recently announced Deloitte University campus, a 750,000 square-foot learning and leadership development center. Other developments in Westlake include the Solana - High Profile Corporate Campus which includes First American Real Estate Information Services Inc., Fidelity Investments North Texas Campus; and Chrysler Financial Services Westlake Campus. Contact Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, Suite# 202, Westlake, TX 76262, Phone: 817-430-0941, Fax: 817-430-1812. Visit www.westlake-tx.org.