Registration for popular
program that helps save energy, money opens August 21st
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is teaming up once again with the Arbor Day Foundation, Rhode Island Tree Council, and the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association to give away 1,000 trees as part of the State's Energy-Saving Trees Program.
The Program helps
homeowners conserve energy and reduce utility costs while beautifying their
neighborhood.
"We're excited to join with the Arbor Day Foundation and
our local partners again this fall to offer free trees to Rhode
Islanders," said DEM Director Janet Coit.
"This program is extremely
popular and most trees are spoken for within days of registration opening - so
be sure to register early! Planting a tree is a great way for homeowners to
reduce their monthly expenses while promoting a healthier environment and
creating a beautiful memory with their families."
Trees play an important role in cooling streets and homes, filtering air, and reducing stormwater pollution. The trees distributed under the Energy-Saving Trees Program are approximately four to six feet tall and will be distributed in three-gallon containers for easy transport. The Rhode Island Tree Council will provide planting and care instruction to homeowners – as well as guidance on how to maximize energy-savings. When planted properly, a single mature tree can save $30 annually in heating and cooling costs.
Registration opens on August 21 and is required in order to
reserve a tree. Supplies go fast, so early registration is recommended. For
more information and/or to register for the program, visit
www.arborday.org/RIDEM. Trees can be picked up during one of the following
pick-up events:
Saturday, September 9 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Colt State Park,
Route 114, Bristol
Saturday, September 16 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Coastal Growers
Market, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown
Saturday, September 23 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Hope Street
Farmers Market, 1051 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence
Saturday, October 7 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) RI Tree Council
Headquarters, 2953 Hartford Avenue, Johnston
For more information on DEM's programs and divisions, visit
www.dem.ri.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM or
via Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM).
Related
links
Department or agency: Department of
Environmental Management
Online: http://www.dem.ri.gov/