City of Largo Earth Month

This April, the City of Largo invites the community to celebrate Earth and Arbor Day by supporting a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future. Native trees are vital in Largo’s Sustainability and Resilience Action Plan by helping reduce stormwater runoff, cooling neighborhoods, and supporting wildlife and pollinators.

Free Tree Giveaway
Join the City of Largo for a tree-mendous Arbor Day celebration at McGough Nature Park on Saturday, April 25 from 8am-12pm. Residents can receive a free native tree (first come, first served), explore nature trails, and meet the park’s animal ambassadors. Learn how to plant and care for your tree to ensure it thrives for years to come.

Why Native Trees Matter
Native trees like the sand live oak, Southern magnolia, and bald cypress are adapted to Florida’s climate and are more resistant to storm impacts. They support pollinators, improve air quality, and can lower temperatures by up to 25°F under their canopy. Learn more from the University of Florida's Native Tree Guide.

Upcoming Events
Largo Central Park Nature Preserve Invasive Removal: Volunteers to remove invasive plant species to protect this vital ecosystem.
Sat, Apr 4 | 9am-12pm | Largo Central Park Nature Preserve

ShredFest: Securely recycle documents for free. (need to confirm material is recycled for this to be relevant)
Sat, Apr 11 | 9am - 12pm | Starkey Road Recycling Center

Pollinator Garden Workday: Help cultivate the garden for local pollinators. Gloves, tools, and water provided.
Fri, Apr 11 | 10:30am-11:30am | McGough Nature Park

Guided Nature Walk: Come take a walk around the park trails and see the local animals and plants.
Wed, Apr 15 | 10-11am | McGough Nature Park

FL Fruit Alternatives to Citrus Presentation: Learn about the many tropical and hardy fruits that thrive in Florida as alternatives to citrus.
Fri, Apr 24 | 11am-12pm | McGough Nature Park

Bird Show: Stop by to get up close with native Florida raptors and see training sessions live!
Tue from 11am-12pm | Thu from12pm-1pm | McGough Nature Park