Search For The Largest Live Oak Trees Contest
Fri, Apr 26
|The Historic Benson House
Enter now thru April 20 to win one of thirty prizes to be awarded at the National Arbor Day ceremony in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Proceeds go to the creation of The Mark X. & E. Louise Benson House Museum.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
The Historic Benson House, 15 Live Oak St, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, USA
About the event
Contest Summary:
The search is for the largest live oak trees in Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 & 32563 zip codes. Funds raised by sponsorship of the contest and by the purchase of ribbon to tie around trees will be used to help continue renovation of the Benson House, one of the oldest homes in the city, bequeathed to the Society to convert into a community museum. Donations in any amount from those living out-of-town are also gratefully accepted in lieu of participation in the search, and all contributors are welcome to attend the awards ceremony.
Prize Categories, each with a Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award:
1. Largest Live Oak-single trunk found by a person age 15 or under in 32561
2. Largest Live Oak-single trunk found by a person age 15 or under in 32563
3. Largest Live Oak-single trunk found by a person age 16 or older in 32561