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  • 1.  Free Trees for Kids! 🌳

    Posted 28 days ago

    Hi everyone! I just joined the community and look forward to co-cultivating with you all 🌱.

    I wanted to share an opportunity for kids to receive a free tree this upcoming Earth Day. 🌎🌳

    I'm with Neighborhood Forest, and every Earth Day, we give free trees to kids across all 50 states.

    Here's how children can receive a tree:

    1) Any youth-serving organization (e.g. school, library, youth group, parks & rec department, etc.) can register to receive free trees, at neighborhoodforest.org.

    2) Once registered, the organization communicates with their community how to register children for a free tree.

    3) Parents or guardians register their child for a free tree, through their participating organization. The parent/guardian registration deadline for this year's free tree program is March 15th.

    4) Trees are shipped to the organization around Earth Day.

    5) The organization shares the free trees with the kids who registered. 🌳

    Then, the kids get to plant their tree and watch it grow! We prioritize native and fruit-bearing trees and aim to give 200,000 children a free tree this year.

    Feel free to reach out directly with questions, or visit neighborhoodforest.org learn more!

    Warmly,

    Alex Popp

    alex.popp@neighborhoodforest.org



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    Alex Popp
    AR
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  • 2.  RE: Free Trees for Kids! 🌳

    Posted 27 days ago

    I signed up to be a coordinator through my library for the first time last year!  I was blown away by how easy it was and how much fun we had!  I highly recommend this program.  The kids just light up when they get their trees (Spring) or succulents (Fall).  I get excited reports from kids on how their trees or succulents are doing throughout the year.  Neighborhood Forest operates with excellence and this is a fantastic opportunity that I hope many children will have the chance to enjoy :)



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    Sarah Morbitzer
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  • 3.  RE: Free Trees for Kids! 🌳

    Posted 27 days ago

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Sarah - I really appreciate it! I'm so glad that the children from your community are cherishing their free trees & plants ☺️🌳πŸͺ΄.

    Cheers to another Earth Day with free trees for your library community!



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    Alex Popp
    AR
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  • 4.  RE: Free Trees for Kids! 🌳

    Posted 26 days ago

    I signed up!  Excited to be part of the Fee Trees for Kids!



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    Marie Del Tejo
    New York NY
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  • 5.  RE: Free Trees for Kids! 🌳

    Posted 26 days ago

    Woo - so happy to hear! Thanks for joining, Marie!



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    Alex Popp
    AR
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  • 6.  RE: Free Trees for Kids! 🌳

    Posted 27 days ago

    Most awesome and welcome Alex! I run a homeschool cooperative and we have a Earth Day festival. This would be a great addition for families. I'll be sharing soon!



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    Alycia Wright
    Culturalrootsco-op.com
    Richmond Va
    8043068116
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  • 7.  RE: Free Trees for Kids! 🌳

    Posted 26 days ago

    Thanks so much for sharing, Alycia! We appreciate it and the free trees should be a perfect fit at your Earth Day festival!

    Blessings,

    Alex



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    Alex Popp
    AR
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