The American Bar Association (ABA) launched its national One Million Trees Project last Wednesday at Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School in West Baltimore.
The goal of the project is to plant a million trees across the nation by 2015. The projects are being overseen locally by the Parks & People Foundation Inc., an affiliate of the national Alliance for Community Trees.
Volunteer ABA members along teamed up with students, teachers and community members to plant trees in the schoolyard and around the building as part of the campaign to beautify Baltimore's neighborhoods.
Participants planted 10 to 15 trees at the Franklin Square schoolyard, surrounding streets and nearby park, as well as weeded, put down mulch and installed flower beds.
The tree planting event will also served as the kickoff for NeighborWoods Month, a community service campaign to heighten awareness for trees in cities all around the nation.
Source: American Bar Association
Writer: Walaika Haskins