What is the TREE Leader Program?
WHAT IS THE 🌳T.R.E.E.🌳 LEADER PROGRAM?
The T.R.E.E. LEADER Program is a community driven initiative that equips and empowers residents with environmental education through hands-on learning in tree planting and maintenance. Participants receive free training, project supplies, and trees to lead their neighbors in building a
greener, stronger community.
The program consists of three goals:
🌳T.R.E.E.🌳 LEADER TO-DO LIST
Plant a native or Florida-friendly tree at your home as the T.R.E.E. Leader.
Host at least one annual tree-planting event in your community.
Survey your community for tree-planting opportunities.
Monitor developments that may negatively impact the tree canopy in your community.
Volunteer at least 4 hours monthly and recruit at least 3 neighbors to plant trees and/or assist with planting and events.
Attend and complete CITIZENS training sessions Serve as the primary contact between CITIZENS and the community during planting events.
Ensure residents adhere to watering schedules for their trees.
Form a T.R.E.E. Leader Team of 3+ members to assist with outreach, tree adoption, event
planning and execution, and post-planting maintenance.
CITIZENS will cover approved program-related tree costs for program participants.
Target Communities
ARE THERE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A 🌳T.R.E.E.🌳 LEADER?
Yes, these are the requirements:
Good stamina and physical health; able to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.
Loves the outdoors, planting & gardening
Neighborly and willing to learn.
Able to commit at least 4 hours per month
Focus on underserved areas.
Willing to host and participate in community tree education, planting, and maintenance activities throughout the county.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Glad you asked!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE 🌳TREE🌳-volution?
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