Free Trees
Free
Trees: Tree species include: Shumard Oak, Virginia Pine, American
Plum and Redbuds. Trees must be planted Feb. 21.
Please join TNSA and the
Tennessee Environmental Council,
Cumberland River Compact, TDEC
State Parks, MS4s, State and
Local Parks, Stormwater
Professionals, Environmental
Groups, Soccer Teams, Boy and
Girl Scouts and families on
February 21st and plant
50,000 trees in one hour across
the State of Tennessee!
We will send out further logistical details soon (such as pick up locations and planting sites). If you have a site in mind, please don’t hesitate to contact me (Jennifer@tnstormwater.org) or Jeff Barrie with TEC (jeff@tectn.org). We look forward to accomplishing this cool project together!
Help break a record -- join
thousands of volunteers across
all 95 counties in Tennessee to
plant 50,000 trees in one hour!
Presented by: Tennessee Environmental Council, Cumberland River Compact & Numerous Sponsors and Collaborative Partners When: Saturday, February 21 from 11:00 AM – Noon (CST) (Rain, sun, or snow!) Where: All across the state of Tennessee (seeking participants in all 95 counties) Visit:http://www.tectn.org/50ktreeday for more info or to register Three Ways Get Involved (pick one): VOLUNTEER: Click here to register as an individual volunteer. Volunteers will be planting trees at locations in need in your county. LEAD: Click here to be a leader in this effort by registering as a group coordinator in your county. PLANT: Click here to order and schedule a pickup for 4 or more free trees to plant on your property during the event. Homeowners and businesses are welcome. Tree species include: Shumard Oak, Virginia Pine, American Plum and Redbuds. Note: Specific planting locations, pickup locations and additional details will be emailed to you once you register, and as these details are available. Why: Trees help reduce pollution by filtering stormwater runoff before it reaches our beautiful streams. By keeping our rivers and streams clean, we are ensuring clean drinking water and safe water recreation. Note: Please direct all inquiries to visit the project splash page: tectn.org/50ktreeday for info and registration, and make sure everyone knows they must register to participate
Questions?
Email jeff@tectn.org or
call 615-248-6500.
50K Tree Day is a collaboration
of many local and state
organizations, including:
Cumberland River Compact -- Harpeth
River Watershed Association --
Keep Tennessee Beautiful -- Mill
Creek Watershed Association -- Richland
Creek Watershed Alliance --
TDEC -- Tennessee
Department of Agriculture –
Division of Forestry -- Tennessee
Environmental Council --
Tennessee State Parks --
Tennessee Stormwater Association
--
Tennessee Wildlife Resources
Agency -- Whites
Creek Watershed Alliance --
US Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service
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