Several dozen people gathered to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 20 at Twisp Commons Park, across from the Methow Valley Community Center. Dwight Filer led the event, which started when the adjacent Farmer’s Market closed at 12 noon. The small event included free starter trees, planting a new tree in the park, and two information booths. The event was held under near perfect sunshine and temperature.
A family enjoys a picnic at Twisp Commons Park on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024, in Twisp. 
Children play on the field of Twisp Commons Park under a sunny sky on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024, in Twisp. 
Boy plays catch on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024, in Twisp. 
Boy throws a ball at Twisp Commons Park on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024, in Twisp. 
A Girl Scout Troop makes an origami paper cup at the Twisp Library table on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024. The girls filled their cups with wildflower seeds. 
Girl Scout troop and their leader make paper cups at the Twisp Library table during Arbor Day, April 20, 2024, in Twisp. 
Children gather around the Twisp library table on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024, in Twisp. 
A child sits on the shoulders of Richard Beyer’s statue, “Grandsons Carrying Water to their Herbs.” The statue pays homage to the late sculptor’s grandchildren, ages 5-10. 
A family gathers for a picnic next to Richard Beyer’s statue, “Grandsons Carrying Water to their Herbs.” The statue pays homage to the late sculptor’s grandchildren, ages 5-10. 
A teen peruses the information at the Classrooms in Bloom table on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024, in Twisp. 
Observers watch a Girl Scout troop plant a tree at Twisp Commons Park on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024. 
A Girl Scout Troop plants a tree at Twisp Commons Park on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024. The troop earned their community service badge. 
Observers watch a Girl Scout troop plant a tree at Twisp Commons Park on Arbor Day, April 20, 2024.
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