Tree Equity in Action: Workshop & Tree Giveaway

Join Emily Swihart, horticulture educator for Tree Equity in Action: Workshop & Tree Giveaway on Tues.,  September 17 at Riverside Park, 3300 5th Ave, Moline, IL from 11:30 - 1:30 PM. Learn how how planting a tree can provide you benefits as a homeowner and how those benefits extend to your community. A few of the many benefits to be discussed include heating and cooling benefits, property value increases, mental health gains from green landscapes, and more.  Learn about tree equity and learn the score of your neighborhood. 

By participating, attendees are able to earn a tree to plant in their landscape so benefits can begin to be realized. Illinois Extension will provide continued support to new tree owners as you plant and care for your tree.

Tree Giveaway Homeowners whose property is in a neighborhood with a tree equity score of 80 or less are eligible to receive a tree upon completion of the program. A limited number of trees are available, and we will prioritize addresses with the lowest tree equity score. Check your tree equity score here: https://www.treeequityscore.org/map#11.76/41.5261/-90.4336