(PRLEAP.COM) April 23, 2014 - The Adventure Parks of Outdoor Ventures know whom they should thank at this time of the year for all the treetop fun in their parks. —The trees, themselves. So to underscore their appreciation of the fun, beauty and benefits that trees provide us the five Adventure Parks operated by Outdoor Ventures will observe Arbor Day this year by offering free seedlings to the public at each park location, starting Friday, April 25—National Arbor Day. (Storrs Park offer is for Saturday. Please note individual park details & offers below.)

All of The Adventure Parks are designed and constructed with tree-friendly technology and park staff members take great care in maintaining the health and appearance of the trees and forest. Additionally, licensed arborists are on call at all parks to assist when needed. Taking care of the trees is not just good for the trees and environment. Healthy trees are necessary for the parks' success.

The Adventure Parks each offering free gift tree saplings to the first 50 customers on Friday, April 25, first-come, first-served: - Starting at 1:00 PM - The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends, School 16701 Norwood Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 PH: (240) 389-4386www.SandySpringTrees.org - Starting at 3:00 PM - The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum 4450 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 PH: (203) 690-1717www.DiscoveryTrees.org - Starting at 3:00 PM - The Adventure Park at Frankenmuth 1375 Weiss Street Frankenmuth MI 48734 PH: 248-429-7177www.FrankenmuthTrees.com - Starting at 3:00 PM - The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield 6600 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 PH: 248-429-7177www.WestBloomfieldTrees.orgSpecial Event on Saturday, April 26 Storrs park: Free gift tree saplings at "Tree Talks" - Starting at 1:00 PM - The Adventure Park at Storrs 2007 Storrs Road Storrs, CT 06268 PH: (860) 946-0606www.StorrsTrees.com

The Adventure Park at Storrs will host their Arbor Day celebrations on Saturday, April 26 with a special event: "Tree Talks." These brief presentations will take place between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Learn about tree planting and care and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the health and care of the trees at The Adventure Park. Free white pine saplings will be given to individuals/families that join us for the Tree Talks (first come, first served). Tree Talks will be given by Dave Stone of Lindon Tree Service. The Talks are free and open to the public.

About The Adventure ParksThe five Adventure Parks all feature multiple "aerial trails" installed in the trees and connected by various configurations of cable, wood and rope to form "crossings" of different kinds including the ever-popular zip lines. Climbers wear harnesses which are doubly secured to safety cables using the Park's own "always locked on" climbing system of interlocking carabineers (coupling links). Before venturing onto the trails climbers receive a thorough orientation. Trails are designed for self-discovery, making lessons unnecessary. Park Guides are always available for questions or assistance.

The aerial trails are color-coded according to difficulty and offer challenge levels suitable for kids, teens and adults, whether beginners or experienced climbers.

About Outdoor VenturesOutdoor Ventures is the leading authority in the United States on aerial forest parks and largely responsible for bringing this increasingly popular activity to the United States from Europe where it originated. The Group designed, built and operates The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut; The Adventure Park at Storrs, Connecticut; The Adventure Park at Frankenmuth, Michigan; The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield, Michigan; and The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland (the largest aerial forest park in the United States). Another park is scheduled to open later this spring: The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium on the grounds of The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, located at Virginia Beach. Additionally Outdoor Ventures has designed and built numerous other Adventure Parks throughout the United States for its clients at ski resorts and other venues.