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3 days ago
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Nashville tree campaign working to plant 500K trees by 2050
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A group with a mission to restore Nashville's tree canopy, Root Nashville has planted more than 50,000 trees in the metro area. You can get trees planted on your property, and it's completely free. You can also get more than just trees from the group: they also offer free rain gardens and rain barrels. Root Nashville's goal is to plant 500,000 trees by 2050. Neighborhoods across Nashville each have picked captains to head up the project. Glencliff's captain is Joey Lanier. He's hoping to get as many people as possible involved, saying there are so many benefits to having more trees in the neighborhood, stormwater management and climate control being a couple. He told News 2 it's pretty simple to get involved. 'The program allows for each resident to get up to three free trees,' Lanier told News 2. 'Every year we offer seven different trees to choose from. All they have to do is dig the hole, and we'll come by after orders are completed from October through March and drop the trees in the holes, cover them up, and water them in for everybody.' Some of the types of trees Root Nashville is offering this season are the Southern Magnolia, Black Gum, Canadian Red Chokecherry, and Bald Cypress trees. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-02-2025
- Climate
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Tiny Trees giveaway program applications now open
DES MOINES, Iowa – Despite the frigid temperatures the city of Des Moines is already preparing for Spring. Des Moines residents can now place their orders for up to five free tree seedlings to plant on their own property. Homeowners have until April 18th or when supplies run out to place their orders. Snowmobilers rejoice at winter's first major snowfall Each year since the program's inception in 2017, Des Moines Forestry has given away thousands of trees through its Tiny Trees Giveaway Program. The program helps promote the growth of the City's urban tree canopy. The city is offering several varieties this year including: Blackgum Chestnut Oak Shellbark Hickory Bald Cypress Flowering Dogwood American Persimmon Serviceberry Elderberry Norway Spruce See tree care details and planting tips on the city's webpage. Pickup is on Saturday, April 26th, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Polk County River Place parking lot. If you're interested in volunteering during the pickup day you'll receive five bonus Tiny Trees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
