Trees Atlanta is helping the Lenox Place neighborhood plant 30 trees in a “neglected green space” near the intersection of Hibernia and Adair on Saturday, January 16th, but they need a few more thumbs (green or otherwise) to help get those babies in the ground.

Diane writes in…

What greater satisfaction can a nature-loving person have than planting a tree? For decades to come, you will be able to watch the tree grow and spread its limbs, a living testament to our connection with nature.

Our neighborhood, Lenox Place, has been developing a neglected green space, and we have a rare opportunity to plant a number of trees on January 16, which is the Saturday of the weekend of MLK Day. On that Saturday, Trees Atlanta is going to help us plant 30 trees in and around the neighborhood, especially in the area we call Corley Commons. This is a green space near the intersection of Hibernia and Adair. Not only are we getting the trees at a deep discount, but the city is paying for half of the cost of the trees.

But WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS. This is an opportunity to get some exercise, contribute to the neighborhood and have a lifelong testament to a day’s work. This is a great family project — children will be able to help us dig and spread compost.

Trees Atlanta will provide tools, equipment, trees and expertise to insure that we are planting the trees for optimal growth. We’re planning to do this project on that day, rain or shine, only canceling if the weather is below 20 degrees or otherwise dangerous.

Would you be willing to help us with this project?

We are planning to start at 9 a.m. and finish at about 2 p.m. We will provide coffee, hot chocolate and muffins.

If you have additional questions, you may contact me, Diane Loupe, at 404-377-8264, or dloupe@mindspring.com or our garden guru, Pam Martin, at 404-377-7809 (h) or 404-314-8452 (c), or pianopam1020@aol.com

Volunteers need not reside in this neighborhood, so call up your family, friends, coworkers, classmates, church friends. We promise you’ll have a satisfying experience, or your money back!!!

We look forward to hearing from you.