Tennessee's Newest Arboretum At Grace Episcopal Church To Be Dedicated Sunday

  • Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The blessing and opening of GreenGrace Arboretum, Tennessee's newest certified arboretum, will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. It is at Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. An outdoor reception will follow.

This invitation is offered on behalf of Reverend April Berends of Grace Episcopal Church and the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee, The Right Reverend Brian Cole. 

GreenGrace Arboretum, a Level Two Arboretum (60 + tree species), was inspected and certified in December by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Organizers said they hope to inspire other like efforts locally.

The event will be held rain or shine.

Grace Episcopal Church is a member of GreenFaith, a worldwide, multi-faith climate and environmental movement. For more information visit https://www.saygrace.net/greenfaith.html.

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