CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A group of residents in the Crescent area of Charlotte can pick up a free tree as part of an effort to boost the city's tree canopy this weekend.
TreesCharlotte is hosting the TreeAdoption event Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Residents who live in the area, who picked a tree species, and who live in one of five zip codes will be able to pick them up at the city's Landscape Management office at 701 Tuckaseegee Road. Eligible residents who signed up live in the 28206, 28208, 29213, 28214, and 28216 areas.
The event, sponsored by Progressive AE, will include training from TreesCharlotte on how to care for the new trees and properly plant them.
TreesCharlotte, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, partners with the city of Charlotte to keep the Queen City's urban canopy strong. The group touts how trees benefit the environment with clean air, fresh water, stormwater mitigation, cooler temperatures, and natural beauty.
TreesCharlotte is supported by private donations and corporate partners.
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