Keep Smyrna BeautifulAdopt-a-Tree
Adopt-a-Tree supports these outcomes by rescuing young trees and seedlings and passing them on to residents, schools, parks, and other organizations.
Residents, non-residents, schools, parks, and other organizations · Ongoing, with a focus on tree planting season (October-March); during open hours · Free
From keepsmyrnabeautiful.com/programs-events/adopt-a-tree ↗About this program
Smyrna’s urban tree canopy helps filter air pollution, reduces stormwater runoff, provides habitat for wildlife, and enhances the quality of life in the city. Adopt-a-Tree supports these outcomes by rescuing young trees and seedlings and passing them on to residents, schools, parks, and other organizations.
Trees are distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the interest form below for additional details and to help us track interest.
Tree recipients are responsible for picking up and planting the tree themselves, although we have provided some resources on proper planting, linked in the Resources section of this page.
KSB volunteers rescue trees from properties that are slated for development or that homeowners donate; Georgia Forestry Commision provides some seedlings for community events.
Because most of these trees are rescues, KSB cannot guarantee the long-term viability of the trees.
Questions
Is there a cost to get a tree?
Free
Who is eligible for Adopt-a-Tree?
Open to residents and non-residents.
Who is responsible for picking up and planting the tree?
Tree recipients are responsible for picking up and planting the tree themselves, although we have provided some resources on proper planting, linked in the Resources section of this page.
How are trees distributed?
Trees are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Can KSB guarantee the trees will survive long-term?
Because most of these trees are rescues, KSB cannot guarantee the long-term viability of the trees.
Details
- Who
- Residents, non-residents, schools, parks, and other organizations
- When
- Ongoing, with a focus on tree planting season (October-March); during open hours
- Where
- Smyrna Recycling Center, 3475 Lake Drive, Smyrna, GA 30082
- Cost
- Free
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