April 2, 2005

Over 60 people attended the successful tree and native garden planting and park beautification event at the Belafonte Tacolcy Center in Model City. With the help of volunteers from around the community, local colleges and high schools, local government and professionals, over 124 plants were planted at the park. At the beginning of the event, Citizens staff and the City of Miami Mayor gave a brief presentation. Attendees learned about native species, proper planting techniques, and about the social and environmental benfits of planting an urban tree canopy.

Funded by Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management, Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer, Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste, the South Florida Water Management District, and National Tree Trust