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:
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Strengthen and increase the resilience of South Florida communities.
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Inspire environmental stewardship through education and action.
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Foster appreciation for the environment through hands-on involvement.
🌳T.R.E.E.🌳 LEADER TO-DO LIST
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Plant a native or Florida-friendly tree at your home as the T.R.E.E. Leader.
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Host at least one annual tree-planting event in your community
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Survey your community for tree-planting opportunities
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Monitor developments that may negatively impact the tree canopy in your community.
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Volunteer at least 4 hours monthly and recruit at least 3 neighbors to plant trees and/or assist with planting and events.
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Attend and complete CITIZENS training sessions Serve as the primary contact between CITIZENS and the community during planting events.
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Ensure residents adhere to watering schedules for their trees.
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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:Â
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Good stamina and physical health; able to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.
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Loves the outdoors, planting & gardening
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Neighborly and willing to learn.
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Able to commit at least 4 hours per month
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Focus on underserved areas.
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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?
