CAMDEN — Love trees? Love poetry? The Camden Conservation Commission and Camden Public Library invite the public to celebrate their trees, Tuesday, May 20, from 1 – 2 p.m., at the Library. Camden, with its tree lined streets and canopied neighborhoods, has been a proud Tree City USA community since 1996.

Everyone is welcome to convene at 1 p.m. on the corner of Atlantic Ave and Rt. 1 across from the big library steps, where the event will kick off with a tree planting, followed by a brief program of Arbor Day-themed inspiration.

"Whether you’re curious about how to participate in Camden’s Street Tree program, in the mood for tree-themed poetry (read aloud by a host of lovely folks), or just happen to wander into Harbor Park, you are welcome to join us," said Samantha Sharff, in a news release.

Got the poetry bug and want to participate? A limited number of open spots remain for anyone interested in writing and/or reading publicly. Please email Sam Sharff at samanthaleec@gmail.com with questions.

This is a joint program of the Camden Conservation Commission and the Camden Public Library, and is part of The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA Program.

Note: If it’s raining, the ceremony will move inside the library to the Jean Picker Room.