LA PLATA, Md. – Looking for free trees? Nurture Natives and Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay are excited to co-host a Fall Native Tree and Shrub Giveaway in La Plata this Saturday, giving away over 100 native plants! This is your chance to take home a free native sapling or shrub, including species like Persimmon, Red Maple, Bald Cypress, and more. By planting native, you’re not only beautifying your own landscape but also supporting local ecosystems and biodiversity.
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD 20646)
Reserve your sapling today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADA729ABFD0-51289291-nurture
Special Thanks: We extend our sincere gratitude to the 7th-grade students of Saint Mary’s County Public Schools. Since 2008, they have grown native plants from seed for their service learning, generously providing these plants free of charge to support community projects throughout Southern Maryland.
About Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay: Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, a chapter of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes, was founded in 2023 and serves Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties. The chapter encourages environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity and connect people with native plants. Learn more at ChesapeakeBay.WildOnes.org.
About Nurture Natives: Founded in 2022, Nurture Natives is a youth-led nonprofit focused on empowering youth through environmental initiatives that promote native biodiversity. With over 56,000 native seedlings distributed and 2.2 million native seeds planted, Nurture Natives is making a lasting impact on Maryland and beyond. Learn more and get involved at NurtureNatives.org. The time for youth-led environmental action is now!
