Royal Arms Apartments goes green: Community joins forces to plant 13 new trees

On Friday, April 14th, the community of Royal Arms Apartments joined forces with management and volunteers to participate in a fun and engaging tree-planting event. The goal was simple: to plant 13 new trees around the complex, learn about tree care and cultivation, and beautify the surroundings.

The event was a hit, with over 30 residents coming out to participate. Tree planting was advertised as an opportunity for families and youth to learn about the importance of planting and caring for trees while having a good time outdoors.

To ensure that the new trees would thrive, residents and volunteers planted a row of native Flowering Dogwoods along the embankment overlooking Criser Road. This row was specifically chosen so that everyone passing by could enjoy the beautiful view. Another row was planted along Old Belmont Road to help improve canopy cover where there was previously none. The addition of a row of Bald Cypress, a native deciduous conifer, will provide a beautiful orange display in the autumn months.

The day was not without its challenges. The soil in the area was particularly tough and rocky, requiring extra teamwork from the volunteers and residents. However, the enthusiasm of everyone involved never waned. One young resident was overheard saying, “This is like playing Minecraft, but a lot more fun!”

The Royal Arms Apartments would like to extend a special thanks to Rural King for generously donating the trees for the project. Without their contribution, this event would not have been possible.

All in all, the tree-planting event was a huge success. Who doesn’t love to plant trees, after all? The residents of Royal Arms Apartments came together to make their community a better place, and in the process, they learned valuable lessons about the importance of caring for the environment.