Veterans Day Native Tree Give-Away

The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards and the Town’s Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (ACES) are excited to team up for a massive native tree giveaway in honor of Veteran’s Day. From 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, November 11th, there will be more than 350 trees down at the Gazebo waiting to find a good home!

With funding support from the VA Department of Forestry’s Trees for Clean Water grant program, the goal is to continue building out a diverse, native tree canopy across our community. Tree species offered will include Eastern Redbuds, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Pine, Flowering Dogwood, Swamp White Oak, and Red Maple. Tree Stewards will be there to help you pick out the best tree(s) for your desired planting location and will also provide instructions for planting and maintenance. 

There are countless benefits for planting a new tree on your property, including:

• Creating shade and cooler temperatures in the summer while creating a more insulated buffer against cold temperatures in the winter. 
• Adding beautiful year-round color and structure to your landscape.
• Providing food and shelter for wildlife, including nesting birds and pollinators. 
• Improving stormwater control and erosion.
• Sequestering carbon and organic matter into the soil. 
• Stewarding the “next generation” of trees for your children and grandchildren to enjoy. 

So please invite family, friends, and neighbors to come to the Gazebo on Veterans Day to claim a tree or two! And in honor of our veterans, all trees will come with a poppy!