JUNE 18, 2022

WHEREAS, the City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Horticultural Society invites all citizens to celebrate National Garden Day; and

WHEREAS, National Garden Day encourages the planting of flowers, trees and shrubs throughout the city to promote Beautification and Civic Pride; and

WHEREAS, National Garden Day encourages the protection of the environment, and the benefits that gardens and gardening contribute to the quality of life through Health and Wellness and Cultural Diversity in our municipality; and

WHEREAS, National Garden Day will promote the educational and therapeutic benefits of horticulture and the vast knowledge of the horticultural sector within the City of Thunder Bay; and

WHEREAS, the City of Thunder Bay along with the Thunder Bay Horticultural Society is committed to be a Garden Friendly city, supporting the development of its garden culture and is proud to have public rain gardens, the Conservatory and the maintenance of gardens around the city.

NOW THEREFORE, I, the Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim June 18, 2022 as National Garden Day in the City of Thunder Bay, in celebration of the contribution of gardens and gardening, to the development of our municipality and the lives of our citizens in terms of health, quality of life and environmental challenges.