
Lion Clubs from around the world are making an impact on our environment by planting trees. Whether it’s large-scale reforestation projects, or a planting a handful of trees, every Lion has the opportunity to make a difference.
With more than 1.4 million members worldwide, Lions are using their voice to raise awareness about climate change. In 2011, the then International President, Wing-Kun Tam challenged Lions to plant 1 million trees. Lions around the world took on his challenge, exceeding the 1 million trees by planting 15 million trees worldwide, and have continued to plant millions more since.
With this challenge in mind, the 2011- 2012 New Hyde Park North Lions Club President, Lion Dolores Carolan, along with members of the club, began their yearly commitment of planting a tree in New Hyde Park. The club has kept their long-term commitment to serving the community, as well as improving the agricultural landscape, by planting trees in New Hyde Park since then.
On Arbor Day, Friday April 28th, the current President of the club, Lion Rose Abdilla, along with some club members, continued the commitment by planting a Cherry tree in Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park. The Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, Kelly Gillen, (pictured left in photo) and Park Supervisor at the Town of North Hempstead, Joseph Iannotti, (pictured second to left in photo) also joined in the tree planting event.
Our thanks go out to all who were involved in the tree planting, especially, Kathleen Blair, Recreation Leader at the Town of North Hempstead, who helped in organizing this event making this the tree planting day possible.