BEAVERCREEK — Hundreds of trees will be distributed for free to Beavercreek residents to help out an area devastated by the Memorial Day Tornados in 2019.
More than 450 trees are set to be distributed on October 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Siebenthaler’s on 2074 Beaver Valley Road, according to a release from the city.
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The project is funded through a $1 million commitment from State Farm and The Arbor Day Foundation to support tree planting in 2021.
“The Beavercreek area was devastated by the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes, which destroyed many trees in our community,” said Zach Wike, Assistant Superintendent of the city’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. “While Beavercreek has made significant progress, the planting of these trees will help move our journey to a full recovery forward. We are appreciative of State Farm and the Arbor Day Foundation for choosing Beavercreek for this giveaway.”
The city says people will have the option to choose from four varieties of trees including Red Maple, Shumard Red Oak, Northern White Cedar, and Kentucky Coffeetree.
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The trees will be in seven-gallon containers and approximately four to eight feet tall.
The city recommends that residents bring a vehicle large enough to safely haul the trees home. There is a limit of two trees per household. The trees do not come with a warranty.
The city says the distribution is being coordinated with the help of Beavercreek Township, Rotary Club of Beavercreek, Beaver Creek Wetlands Association, and Siebenthaler’s.
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