ADOPT-A-TREE Program
Orange County, Florida ??“ Orange County Mayor Richard T. Crotty along with Orange County Cooperative Extension will host twelve (12) tree adoptions during 2009. The programs are free for all Orange County citizens and are designed to encourage adding trees to our environment.
Adding trees to the landscape has many long-term benefits. Along with the obvious advantages of shade and beauty, trees provide oxygen, filter, pollution, and create habitats for wildlife. Adding trees also replenish lost canopy due to storm damage, age, and development. And of course, pride of ownership, a sense of accomplishment and increased property value are added perks.
The Adopt-A-Tree events will be held the following dates and locations from 8 a.m. until Noon (or when all the trees are gone):
May 16th ??“ Magnolia Park,
2929 Binion Road, Apopka, 32703