FW: We need 30-40 more volunteers!

[Elizabeth Parrott]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP PLAINT TREES THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19th ALONG 51st AVE.  Please let us know if you can assist.

CALL THE RELEAFING NUMBERS BELOW - Tell them you are from the Nations area group so you can be assigned to 51st Ave.  We have 13 trees to plant.  We also need some help this week in setting out flags and talking to the businesses, etc to tell them about the trees - let us know if you can help.

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From: Nashville Tree Foundation <upd...@nashvilletreefoundation.org>

Date: November 14, 2011 3:55:01 PM CST

To: Carolyn <car...@nashvilletreefoundation.org>

Subject: ReLeafing Day is this Saturday, November 19

Reply-To: Nashville Tree Foundation <upd...@nashvilletreefoundation.org>

Join us for ReLeafing Day on November 19, 2011 as volunteers plant trees in Hadley Park and The Nations. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. ReLeafing Day is Saturday! Nashville Tree Foundation and our planting partner, Cumberland River Compact, will be planting over 200 trees in our great city on Saturday, November 19.  Power line-approved trees, provided by NES, will be planted at qualified homes in Hadley Park and Nations neighborhoods and on TSU's campus to grow near power lines without need for trimming.  Larger trees to provide shade, improve air and water quality will be planted at schools and public parks.  The launch of NTF's first community orchard will plant heirloom trees in flood impacted area for the community. Volunteers still needed. If you can help us plant trees, please register here.  You can register yourself or your entire group at one time.  Let us know who you are and how many you will bring.   Quick Facts When:  Saturday, November 19 Registration:  8:00 - 8:30 am.  All volunteers must check in before planting.  You will be given planting assignments and instructions. Tree Planting Demonstration:  8:45 am Location:  Tennessee State University's campus off Walter Davis Boulevard.  Turn at the large electric sign on Walter Davis Blvd. into campus.  We will be located at the outdoor basketball courts adjacent to Gentry Hall.  Parking will be on your left and we will be located to the right of the Olympic statue.  Look for the ReLeafing Day and Planting signs directing you.  Map. What:  Community tree plantings on TSU's campus, Hadley Park and surrounding neighborhood, and the Nations.  Other:  Bring a shovel and mattock if you have one.  Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes.  Tools will be available to check out if you do not have any. How do I plant a tree? Follow this link to find out how to plant a tree.  Follow thislink to watch a video before you come so you can ask our experts any questions you may have.  Interactive tree planting demonstrations will also occur at registration. 10th Annual Tree Planting Hadley Park The Nations Metro Beautification and Environment Commission Metro Tree Advisory Committee Metro Office of Neighborhoods Tennessee State University Nashville Tree Foundation works to preserve and enhance Nashville's urban forest. CONTACT US HOTLINE: 292-5175 Nashville Tree Foundation 106 South Bellevue Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37205 Add us to your address book  ©2011 Nashville Tree Foundation, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you expressed interest in ReLeafing Day, the Big Old Tree Contest, or Nashville Tree Foundation. Our mailing address is: Nashville Tree Foundation 106 South Bellevue Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37205 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser

Carolyn Sorenson

(615) 292-5175

car...@nashvilletreefoundation.org

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