March 10, 2017

CONTACT: 

Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What: Marietta Tree Keepers: "Free Trees"

 When: Saturday, March 18, 2017  from 9-12noon

 Where: Farmers Market, Marietta Square, Marietta, GA (outdoors–weather permitting)

 Whom: Open to the Public- FREE

Briefly: Join us Saturday, March 18th  for our "Free Trees" event. This event is a celebration of Georgia's Arbor Day which was in February.  Free tree seedlings and planting instructions will be offered along with free tree information literature.  This event is free to the public.  Tree seedlings will be given away on the Marietta Square during the Farmers Market until we run out.  The variety of trees are Scarlet Oaks and Redbuds.  Look for the Marietta Tree Keeper tent and banner.

Background

In an effort to promote awareness of Arbor Day, Marietta Tree Keepers will give away "Free Trees" on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 9am-12noon or until we run out of free tree seedlings.  Free literature will also be available on selecting trees, caring for trees and maintaining trees.  This event is free to the public.

Members of the Marietta Tree Keepers have been promoting the value of trees to the community since it was founded in 2002.  MTK has over 150 members and has planted over 5000 trees around the city.  The 501(C)3 non-profit organization works closely with the City of Marietta to plant trees along public right-of-ways. Those wishing to become a member or make a donation can learn more by visiting MTK's website at www.mariettaga.gov/committees/treekeepers.  For more information, please call 770.424.4664.