Kraft Memorial Library in Bluefield is giving Mercer County children the opportunity to plant their own trees for Earth Day, April 22nd.
The library has partnered with Neighborhood Forests to distribute free trees as a way to participate in Earth Week.
Over the past 15 years, Neighborhood Forest has worked with families, schools, libraries, and youth to plant more than 130,000 trees. Library Program Services Coordinator Suzette Sims said Craft Memorial Library felt like a perfect collaboration for the area, as nearly all of the planned trees will be planted in residential or urban areas. That’s it.
Sims said 26 children registered for this year’s event. She said the library’s goal is to get plants into the hands of children.
“This is important for our community. A lot of trees are being cut down,” Sims said. “Some kids don’t have the opportunity to grow. If you’ve ever bought a tree, it’s not free or cheap.”
Sims said the library’s April 22 event will begin with an Earth Day story time for children before handing out the trees.
If your family is having trouble planting a tree when they receive it, a gardening program can help. A manual is also included.
“When I read about this program, I wanted to see if it was a good fit for this area. So it was very important to me,” Sims said.
Monday, April 15th is the last day anyone can attend the event.
