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STEELE CREEK NEWS
TreesCharlotte to
Host Workshop about Free Trees for Neighborhoods February 1
(January 25, 2018)
Through the NeighborWoods program and in partnership with
Charlotte’s Housing and Neighborhood Services,
TreesCharlotte works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte
to plant trees, educate residents about proper tree care and
maintenance, and replenish the urban tree canopy.
TreesCharlotte requires participation in one Pre-Application
Workshop for neighborhoods to participate in the NeighborWoods program.
TreesCharlotte is hosting a Pre-Application Workshop on
Thursday, February 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Kennedy Middle
School (4000 Gallant Lane). |
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Trees clean our air, reduce storm water run-off, cool
our streets, reduce energy use, enhance wellness, increase
property values, and give us beauty. |
NeighborWoods is a community tree planting initiative
aimed at keeping the tree canopy healthy and beautiful while
achieving Charlotte's goal of a 50 percent tree canopy
coverage by 2050. Neighborhoods interested in planting trees
in their community can apply to participate in this program
in the spring of each year. Selected neighborhoods receive
trees and planting supplies, and receive tree planting and
care training. Neighborhood residents work together to plant
trees in individual yards and common areas.
Why trees? A healthy
tree canopy:
- Provides energy savings
- Contributes to clean
air and water
- Enhances property values
- Creates a sense of
community
- Provides wildlife habitat
- Reduces noise
- Improves
neighborhood quality of life
Steele Creek pre-application
workshop:
Register to attend our pre-application workshop on
Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6 to 7 p.m. at Kennedy Middle School (4000
Gallant Lane).
Questions? Visit
the TreesCharlotte table at the Steele Creek Residents
Association meeting on February 22 or email Jen Rothacker at
jen@treescharlotte.org
to learn more about the NeighborWoods program.
See
also
TreesCharlotte Creates Future Forest on Kennedy Campus
and Come
Plant Trees at Southwest Middle School for information on past tree
planting events at Steele Creek area schools.
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