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| Native Tree Blowout Sale! Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8-12. 3-gallon, $12. Red Cedars, buy 3 get one FREE! American Elm, buy 2 get one FREE! Free delivery within North Port area. Call 426-9752. |
General Information
A FREE Florida-friendly Tree and Landscape Clinic presented by People for Trees, Inc. and sponsored by North Port Utilities will be held Saturday, March 6 beginning at 11:00 AM at the North Port Community Center located at 4940 Pan Am Blvd. In just ONE HOUR participants can learn the basics of creating a “Florida-friendly” yard that will conserve water, reduce the use of fertilizers and be filled with beautiful drought-tolerant shrubs, plants, and trees. At this year's workshop, special consideration will be given to those plants that are considered to be more cold hardy for Florida. The annual event will feature a Powerpoint presentation, plant lists, and a Q&A period. Refreshments, door prizes, butterfly garden raffle. There will be native trees for sale for only $12 starting at 10 AM. Buy two Florida Elms and get one free! Buy three Southern Red Cedars and get one free! 426-9752
People for Trees, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group that creates awareness about the importance of protecting and maintaining a healthy native tree canopy, since 1997.
Help us make our Environmental Heritage Center a reality! The EHC would be a multi-purpose nature/outdoor recreational facility on 65 acres that would provide access to thousands of acres of environmentally-preserved land. It would offer recreational opportunities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, treehouses, a tree canopy walk, and a center that would house interactive displays that focus on the wonderful ecosystems of southwest Florida and host native tree and plant workshops. The center would also have a "Grand Hall" suitable for special events such as weddings and mini-conferences. On site would be an "Eco-Kids" Clubhouse,a native tree nursery, several Bed & Breakfast cabins, a bee-house (that includes a working beehive), a bat house (cave!), and a domed-gopher tortoise house! The possibilities are endless!
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Community Involvements: Planted 185 native trees along N. Salford Blvd. to add to the 120 trees that were previously planted for a total of 305 street trees! Added a commemorative magnolia tree at the "Garden of the Five Senses" for the Coastal Cruisers Club. Planted 50 trees at the seven North Port schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, one high school) during our "Tree Planting Blitz" in January in honor of Florida Arbor Day and the city's 50th Anniversary! Sponsoring our Annual Tree Festival,since 1999 . Sponsoring a monthly environmental club for children, ages 5-11, the "Eco-Kids Club" since 1999. Hosting our annual "Eco-Kids Club Blast!" Planting trees and maintaining our Tamiami Trail Tree Walk. Maintaining a Butterfly Garden at the North Port Boys and Girls Club.
Maintaining a "Circle of Trees" at North Port High School.
Hosting Florida-Friendly Yard tours in North Port
Sponsoring Free "Florida-friendly" Landscape & Tree Clinics
* Planting a "Circle of Trees" at North Port High School
Awarding a scholarship to a North Port High School Senior.
Decorating the graduation stage for the North Port High School ceremony.
Conducting nature walks along the Myakkahatchee Creek.
Monthly participation in the "Adopt-a-Road" program along roadways.
Past Accomplishments
Received proclamations from the City of North Port and Sarasota County in honor of our 10th Anniversary!
Planted trees at the Garden of the Five Senses with Cub Scout Pack #257.
Installed a Florida-friendly residential landscaping design for Cohen Homes (Suburban/Harwood) North Port.
Created a "Commemorative Tree Garden" at Lamarque Elementary School in partnership with Daisy Troop #62 Developed and installed Florida-friendly yards for two Habitat for Humanity houses.
Organized the 40th Anniversary Tree Planting and Commemorative Brick Walk for the City of North Port in 1999.
Recognizes area businesses for their efforts in saving trees on their commercial property during development.
Planted trees at North Port High School, Cranberry Elementary School, and Glenallen Elementary School
Planting of a butterfly garden at North Port High School.
*Created a "Tree Walk" landscape project along the bike path on Rt. 41
* Installed a "Red, White, and Blue" garden at Veteran's Park
* Planted a "Kids Garden" at the North Port Boys and Girls Club
* Assisted with brush and tree removal after Hurricane Charley in 2004.
* Sponsored an "Eco-Camp" summer day camp for children along with the North Port YMCA in 2005 and 2006.
Planting one-pot butterfly gardens with the Cranberry Elementary Environmental Club.
Remember, we are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Alice White/Chair-426-9752 Linda Massey/Vice-Chair Valerie Ollinger/Treasurer Doris Doersam/Secretary
Directors: Bonita Goldman, Mary Nicol, Shirley Malanowski, Allain Hale
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