Chester County schedules tree seedling giveaway

WEST CHESTER » COVIDmay have forced the cancellation of Earth Day celebrations back in April, but taking care of the environment and preserving the planet is a year-round goal in Chester County.

As a result, Earth Day celebrations are continuing into the fall, as the Chester County Conservation District and Chester

County Parks & Preservation give away seedling trees to County residents.

Tree giveaways on Friday, Oct. 16, will take place simultaneously from noon to 5 p.m. at Willowdale Veterinary Center in Kennett Square (property adjacent to East Marlborough Township building) and at Warwick County Park near Pottstown. A second tree giveaway will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Exton Park.

“Chester County’s recognition of Earth Day 2020 earlier this year was planned to be bigger than ever before, with events and volunteer opportunities happening throughout the region,” said Chris Strohmaier, director of the Chester County Conservation District. “But the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay at home orders in April prevented all public events from taking place. So, rather than cancel, Chester County reorganized and rescheduled some of the celebrations, including this tree giveaway.”

A variety of trees will be available including a mix of maples, birches, redbuds, poplars, sycamores and oaks. The trees are available while supplies last with a limit of one tree per family.

Friday, Oct. 16

Willowdale Veterinary Center, 717 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, from noon to 5 p.m.

Warwick County Park, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Exton Park, 132 Church Fa rm La ne , Ex ton, from 9 a.m. to 2 p. m.

A variety of trees will be available including amix of maples, birches, redbuds, poplars, sycamores and oaks. The trees are available while supplies last with a limit of one tree per family.