Free Shrubs And Trees To Newark Residents
The city is giving free shrubs and trees to Newark Residents. The program is part of an effort to promote a healthier environment, increase the natural wildlife habitat and improve the physical appearance of the built environment.
Newark Parks and Recreation Department and the Conservation Advisory Commission is organizing the giveaway. Residents of the First State participated in a similar giveaway last spring. Delmarva Power provided 900 trees to residential customers. Customers were able to choose from several species, including Baldcypress, River Birch, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, and White Dogwood
This year, the giveaway is only open to Newark residents.
The statewide program is no longer available due to a current lack of funding for free trees.
Since supplies may be a bit limited, the city is asking everyone to register. You can reserve your greenery here. Follow the link and click on the blue register today button. Once you register you will be assigned a specific time to pick up your tree at city hall on the morning of October 22nd.
This information will be sent later along with additional pick–up instructions. Due to limited quantities, the giveaway and online registration are first come, first serve. When registering online, you need to click on “complete transaction” and receive an email receipt that confirms your registration. If you have any registration questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at (302) 366–7000.
The types of trees available for this year include: Dawn Amber Redwood (15 trees), Paw Paw Tree (10 trees), Nellie Stevens Holly (15 shrubs), Red Osier Bailey Dogwood (15 shrubs), Red Sprite Winterberry Holly (15 shrubs), and Black Gum (5 trees) and Multi–Stemmed River Birch (10 trees).
Planting trees and shrubs has many benefits and immediate impacts on our environment. Trees planted in strategic locations around a house can provide homeowners with: cleaner air and water, improved property values, less storm water runoff and flooding, and lower energy bills through reduced heating and cooling costs.
Find more info at https://newarkde.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/7468
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