Chadwick sends along a picture of the mayor accepting the donation of a 30’+ Willow Oak from an donor Michael Jackson of Heirloom Tree and Garden as part of the kick off for the Decatur Arbor Festival tree display going on next to the Marlay starting today. From the event flyer…
Samples of trees and experts who can help you select will be at The Gate Called Beautiful next to The Marlay Feb 21st, 22nd, and 23rd to kick off the ordering period which lasts through March 2nd. After the 23rd, order forms can be dropped off at participating local sponsors.
You can view the order form and tree selection list HERE.
Beer. Trees. Handsome Irish bar keeps. Gotta love this town!
I’m looking forward to purchasing and planting one of the Arbor Day trees– and especially excited that I will get some good advice about what to buy for the spot I intend to plant!
What would have happened if the mayor HADN’T accepted the tree?
I think this is a great thing! Where will the proceeds form the sale of the Arbor Day trees go?
The trees are being sold basically at cost. Any extra proceeds will go to planting additional trees within the city.
Mrs. Vee had a great question yesterday when we passed by the donated tree and sale site. Is it possible to pay for a tree (or two) and have the city plant it in an appropriate site? We have a bit of a logjam 🙂 on our property and may not have room for new growth, but would still like to contribute to the local canopy.
Edit – Oops, just re-read the order form. Never mind, carry on. Nothing to see here…
Thanks again to Chadwick for getting this going.
Hey Jay Vee-
Thanks for the question, and it sounds like you saw the donation lines toward the bottom of the order form. To expand for DM readers: we are collecting donations for both Trees Atlanta and City of Decatur to plant trees if you don’t have a place on your own property. Trees Atlanta will plant on both public and private property, and the city will use the money to buy trees for city property and rights-of-way.