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by Kate Van Druff
New Hanover Township is pleased to announce a Free Tree and Shrub Giveaway event for township residents, scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Keystone 10 Million Tree Project, Montgomery County Master Watershed Stewards, and New Hanover Township, aiming to enhance the local environment and promote community engagement.
Residents are invited to select from a variety of trees and shrubs available at the event. A comprehensive list of the available species can be accessed on the event's official website:https://sites.google.com/view/new-hanover-tree-giveaway/home.
Event Details:
Available shrubs are set to include: Arrowwood Viburnum, Black Chokeberry, Common Ninebark, Gray Dogwood, Sandbar Willow, Silky Dogwood, Smooth Alder, and Winterberry.
Available trees are set to include: Allegheny Serviceberry, Basswood, Black Willow, Hackberry, Honey Locust, Hornbeam, Pin Oak, Red Maple, Red Oak, River Birch, Silver Maple, Swamp White Oak, Sweetbay Magnolia, Sycamore, and Tulip Poplar.
Important Notes for Participants:
This event underscores New Hanover Township's commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement. By participating, residents contribute to the beautification and ecological health of the township.
For more information and updates, please visit the official event website:https://sites.google.com/view/new-hanover-tree-giveaway/home.
Other upcoming events in New Hanover Township include the annual Fishing Derby (May 3), Touch a Truck (June 7, 2025), Fall Frolic (September 20, 2025), the Halloween Haunt (October 25, 2025), and Pictures with Santa (December 6, 2025).
Contact:
Kate Van Druff
Recreation and Communications Coordinator
New Hanover Township
2943 North Charlotte Street | Gilbertsville, PA 19525
phone: 610-529-1514 | www.newhanover-pa.org
Kvandruff@newhanover-pa.org
About New Hanover Township:
For more information about New Hanover Township, visit: https://newhanover-pa.org/.
For a regularly updated calendar of events in New Hanover Township, visit https://newhanover-pa.org/departments/parks_and_recreation/departments/events.php.
Resources:
Tree Giveaway Site - https://sites.google.com/view/new-hanover-tree-giveaway/home