NEWS: Heartland Tree Alliance and KC Parks to Plant Trees in Honor of Veterans and their Families on November 15

NEWS: Heartland Tree Alliance and KC Parks to Plant Trees in Honor of Veterans and their Families on November 15

WHO
City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation
Heartland Tree Alliance

WHAT
Heartland Tree Alliance, a program of environmental nonprofit Bridging The Gap, and Kansas City Missouri Parks and Recreation will plant 60 trees at the National World War I Museum and Memorial to honor the sacrifices made by America’s military personnel and their families to preserve and promote enduring peace.

WHEN
Monday, November 15 from 9 a.m.-Noon (rescheduled from Nov. 12)

WHERE
National World War I Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive
Trees will be planted on each side of The Mall to replace lost Maples

MORE
Volunteers will plant 60 John Pair Sugar Maples, which are superior to other Sugar Maples for heat, wind and drought tolerance and have beautiful, consistent red fall color. Trees provide environmental, economic, and social benefits that make direct and visible contributions to our quality of life and contribute to a vision of a safe country with vibrant communities.

CONTACT
Sarah Crowder, Bridging the Gap, 479-445-4459