Tree Planting Event Aims to Protect Whites Creek

- Volunteers needed to plant 500 trees -

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is partnering with the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) and the Whites Creek Watershed Alliance to plant trees in the Whites Creek Watershed this Saturday, April 5. The effort is a part of the Division’s Riparian Buffer Program and TEC’s Tennessee Tree Project.

“Healthy creeks, streams and rivers are dependent on healthy forested stream banks” State Forester Jere Jeter said. “Tree planting events such as this one help to improve the quality of water and life downstream.”

Volunteers are needed to help plant 500 trees along the beautiful Whites Creek from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday. The event will take place at 2102 Ingram Road, Nashville (intersection of Ingram Road and Lickton Pike). No prior tree planting experience is needed. In fact, this is a great way to learn how to plant trees, meet some new friends and get some exercise. The event is also ideal for families with kids 6 years and older. Interested volunteers are encouraged to register with TEC prior to the event by sending an email to tec@tectn.org. Information about the event can be found on TEC website at http://tectn.org/more-upcoming-tree-planting-opps-please-volunteer/ .

For more information the division’s Riparian Buffer Program, visit http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forestry/rbp.shtml