Wilmer to give away 250 trees

WILMER – With the entire month of April bringing light to last week’s April 22 Earth Day, the City of Wilmer, in partnership with the Texas Trees Foundation, will be distributing 250 free trees this week.

On April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wilmer City Hall, residents who preregister on the city’s website can collect their selected tree in City Hall Square.

At registration, residents can choose from four different species: Chinquapin Oak, Texas Red Oak, Lacey Oak and Pecan.

“The City of Wilmer is excited to partner with the Texas Trees Foundation to celebrate and recognize Earth Day 2021 by giving away trees to our residents,” said Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta. 

“Every tree planted will help improve our wonderful city through beautification and preserve our environment for the future. We are committed to providing a clean, green, and safe place for residents to live, work, and play.”

Each tree will be accompanied by tree planting and maintenance instructions. Residents receiving a tree agree to water and tend to the tree during its establishment period. 

Tree giveaways that result in plants across a city can impact several environmental challenges and enhance neighborhood livability, such as providing shade, reducing heating/cooling costs, and improving the city’s overall infrastructure.

By providing complimentary trees, the City of Wilmer aims to encourage residents to actively participate in making their community greener and cleaner, while also raising awareness about climate change. 

“We are delighted to be working with the City of Wilmer to increase the tree canopy in their city,” said Norm Daley, Texas Trees Foundation Director of Operations. 

“The newly planted trees will improve residents’ quality of life and provide them with all the benefits that trees bring to their community, such as shade, clean air, and energy conservation.”