Libraries will be distributing tree saplings

By Joan Janzen

This year Wheatland Regional Libraries are partnering with Neighbourhood Forest to distribute free saplings for Earth Day. Earth Day is on Monday, April 22nd, a day between spring break and final exams, to maximize the greatest student participation. Its mission is to diversify, educate and activate greater protection for the planet. The first Earth Day took place in 1970.

Neighbourhood Forest gives free trees to kids every Earth Day. They want to give every child the joy of planting and watching trees grow. By doing so, they will beautify their neighbourhoods and instill a love of nature in upcoming generations. Previously schools have participated in the program; however this year Wheatland Regional Libraries are joining as well. Children will receive either deciduous or evergreen saplings.

Children who would like to receive a sapling can sign up before March 15th and trees will be available for pick up during Earth Week from April 22 to 30. Once the trees are distributed, the children can enjoy planting them with their families during Earth Week. They can find everything they need to know, from tree planting instructions to how to care for your tree, on the Neighbourhood Forest website at neighborhoodforest.org