MORROW COUNTY—Your child can get a free tree at Selover Public Library in Chesterville.
The library is celebrating Earth Day this spring by participating in the 13th Annual Neighborhood Forest free tree program, whose goal is to provide free trees to kids every Earth Day.
Since 2010, Neighborhood Forest has reached over 100,000 families and planted over 50,000 (mostly urban and residential) trees through the hands of children and parents across North America.
“We endorse this project and are excited to be participating in this wonderful program that teaches kids stewardship through the magic and wonder of planting and watching trees grow,” the library said.
There is an online registration form to fill out by Feb. 28 and receive a free tree (6-12 inches in size) during Earth Week April 22-30 for your child, up to age 17.
You also have the option to purchase additional trees (via the registration form) for friends and family members at $10 per tree. The purchase of trees will help fund free trees for more kids.
Trees will be delivered to the library, and they will notify you of a pick-up time at the library around Earth Day, April 22.
Planting instructions and species information will be emailed a few days prior to the trees arriving.
Register to receive a free tree for Earth Day to plant with your child: neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/.
For more information about this program, visit neighborhoodforest.org or facebook.com/neighborhoodforest.
The library can be reached at 419-768-3431.