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3597 Froude St.(Salford Blvd. to Dureve, which is one mile north of Price Blvd.)Call for appt. |
General Information
Join us at our next meeting! We meet the first Monday of every month, 7PM, at the George Mullen Activity Center (located behind the North Port City Hall on Sumter Blvd.) from October through May. Call (941)426-9752 for more information.
Check out our "Upcoming Events" for more information about these events coming up:
"People for Trees, Inc." is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group founded in 1997. Our mission is to create awareness about the importance of protecting and maintaining a healthy native tree canopy.
The more we understand Florida¹s environment, the more likely we will respect and preserve it, not only for ourselves but for many generations to come.
The People for Trees, Inc. “Environmental Heritage Center”
The Lemon Bay Conservancy is partnering with us to acquire the land and People for Trees would secure the buildings. Right now we’re looking at approximately 62 acres located at the end of Tropicaire Blvd. in the “Woodlands Estates” section of Sarasota County. This center would first embrace, promote, and preserve the natural heritage of southwest Florida.
Second, it would recognize the spirit of the early pioneers who first braved the wilds of Florida and how they naturally built “green”. “Cracker-style” architecture (i.e. buildings raised off the ground, wrap-around porches for air flow, metal roofs) would be the design choice for the buildings.
* The main building would feature interactive nature displays and working exhibits about Florida’s various ecosystems. We could offer our Florida Friendly Tree and Plant Clinics, workshops, and classes on a regular basis.
* The Eco-Kids Clubhouse would be a base for our monthly Eco-Kids Club, offer summer nature day camps for children and even an after-school care program with nature-based activities to encourage children to reconnect with nature!
* This would become the permanent location for our annual tree festival!
*Demonstration plots and trails would showcase the native flora and provide examples of Florida-friendly landscaping.
* A native tree nursery open to the public which would also serve to promote tree stewardship in the community.
Be a part of this exciting undertaking! Adopt an acre for a minimum of $25 which will be deposited in the land fund account for this property and as an added bonus you’ll receive membership benefits in the Lemon Bay Conservancy. Visit www.lemonbayconservancy.org and choose "Tree Park Environmental Center".
We are also looking for fundraising ideas. If you have any, contact us at treelady12001@yahoo.com or call Alice White at (941)426-9752
People for Trees, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group so donations are ALWAYS tax-deductible!
Native sweetgum and elms, 3-gallon containers, only $12 EACH! Buy two, get one FREE! Call 426-9752. Click on "Upcoming Events" for more information.
Adopt a tree for a school! For our "Tree-mendous Tree Planting Blitz"! we planted 50 trees at the schools in North Port. Trees still need to be "adopted" for $50. The donor will be acknowledged on a garden stepping stone placed at the tree. Call 426-9752 to donate a tree for a school so our children can breathe a little easier!
Thank you, and remember "Save a tree today, and we'll all breathe a little easier!"
Join People for Trees, Inc.
A $20 MEMBERSHIP gets you a tree, and a $30 MEMBERSHIP gets you a tree AND a Florida-Friendly landscape consultation. See "Contact Us".
We received the 2003 Environmental Education Award from Sarasota County Environmental Services.
We received the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Award in 2004 & 2005 for our community gardens: In Veteran¹s Park,a "Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue!" garden, our "Community Tree Walk" along Tamiami Trail near North Port Blvd., and a butterfly garden at the North Port Boys and Girls Club.
All of these landscaping projects were designed to be Florida-friendly, using drought-tolerant and native plants, shrubs, and trees which result in a landscape that is more compatible to Florida¹s unique environment.
People for Trees, Inc. encourages the use of drought-tolerant and Florida native plants because we believe that people can and should co-exist with Florida¹s fragile and unique environment!
The pine flatwoods is a region that will typically flood during summer rains, and experience some low-burning fires due to lightning strikes in the spring and summer seasons. It¹s this cycle that maintains the delicate ecosystem we enjoy - it¹s real Florida! An acre of pine flatwoods will usually contain between 50-75 species of plants. Wildlife from the swamps and wetlands will use the flatwoods at least part of the year.
Both the slash and longleaf pine trees are found in areas that are slightly elevated. What is the difference between these two types of trees? The slash pine will have straight, thin limbs and a smaller canopy while the longleaf pine will have large, bent limbs and a much larger canopy. Unfortunately, after more than 100 years of fire suppression, drainage, development, and invasion of non-native species, more that 98% of Florida's longleaf pine forests have been lost.
Enjoy looking through our website and help us preserve one of our most precious resources!
Tree Facts
Trees increase property values from 5-9%!
Shoppers will spend more time in areas that are shaded and business rents in tree-lined districts are up to 15% more than those areas without shade.
Trees clean the air. An acre can remove about 13 tons of dusts, gases, and pollutants from the atmosphere every year.
Trees produce oxygen. Trees produce the oxygen that we breathe. The pine tree is the oxygen factory of the south, producing more oxygen than any other tree.
Communities that have an abundance of trees and show a commitment to respecting their environment enjoy significantly higher property values.
Trees produce the oxygen that we breathe. The pine tree is the oxygen factory of the south, producing more oxygen than any other tree! One mature tree can produce enough oxygen for a family of four for one year.
Trees conserve energy. A home shaded by trees can reduce its air conditioning costs by almost 50%!
Cities with few trees become heat islands. Trees lower surrounding air temperatures by as much as 15 degrees!
Trees provide homes for wildlife. The pine tree is home to over 11 different species of birds, more than any other tree in Florida!
Trees reduce noise pollution by acting as sound barriers. Each 100-foot width of trees can absorb about 6-8 decibels of sound intensity.
Trees help with flood control. A moderate size tree's roots absorb 400 gallons of water per day.
Trees lower air temperatures by as much as 15 degrees.
Trees are the homes of wildlife and vital for all ecosystems. The pine tree is home to 11 species of birds, more than any other tree in Florida.
Street trees provide an effective traffic calming mechanism. Drivers will slow down on roads that are canopied by trees!
Trees absorb carbon dioxide (car emissions: air pollution) through the scientific process of carbon sequestration.
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