Signup to get a FREE tree or shrub grown in the FACT Tree Nursery at Walter Cherrington Park, Westerville!
These trees/shrubs were planted from Green Columbus bare root seedlings in May of this year. They are all native to Ohio and include shrubs: Elderberry, Gray Dogwood, Roughleaf Dogwood, Red Twig Dogwood, Fragrant Sumac, Blackhaw Viburnum, and Spicebush. Trees include: Black Gum, Hackberry, Bald Cypress, Red Oak, White Oak. Trees are mostly in 3-gallon pots with some in 4-5 gallon pots, and 2-5 ft. tall.
You must register beforehand to receive a tree or shrub at
https://forms.gle/bH4nxN9B1Ryt9D9p8 or use the QR code.
Priority will be given to FACT members, residents removing invasives from their property, and residents living in neighborhoods with few tall trees.
Pickup will be at the Sustainable Westerville Repair Café, The Point at Otterbein University, 60 Collegeview Road, Westerville on Saturday, October 11 from 9am-12pm.
Thanks to our sponsors The Columbus Foundation and Wild Ones Columbus Chapter for their support, and thanks to Green Columbus and FLOW for sharing their knowledge about tree nurseries.
To become a member of FACT go to
https://friendsofalumcreek.org/personal-membership/
For questions send email to
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You may also like the following events from FACT - Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries:
- Next Saturday, 27th September, 09:00 am, Alum Creek fall cleanup Academy Park. National Public Lands Day in Columbus
- Next month, 25th October, 09:00 am, Make A Difference Day - Westerville park cleanup service in Westerville
- This November, 8th November, 10:00 am, Plant big trees along Alum Creek Trail-Pathways Park, Easton in Gahanna
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