Just A Reminder for Neighbors

Hello Friends of Up With Trees,

Once again, Up With Trees is receiving a generous donation of trees from the Apache Foundation to give away to non-profit & faith-based organizations. The trees are expected to arrive by the end of October 2009. They will be large, 3-5 gallon potted trees that are 5-6 feet tall, and come in a variety of species that all grow well in Oklahoma. Each agency can again request up to 100 trees, although we will consider larger requests for those with multiple or exceptionally large facilities. We invite you to join one of our tree care classes if you feel that it would be beneficial, but are not making it mandatory for non-profit & faith-based groups provided that you have a staff member or representative responsible for ongoing maintenance. Please find a cover letter from our Executive Director as well as a revised Apache Foundation tree application attached.

Up With Trees is also extending free tree offer to individuals who take a "Tree Care" class! In addition to offering the trees to non-profits, Up With Trees will give away up to 4 trees per person who participates in one of our classes on how to properly plant and care for trees. There is a $10 charge per person for the class which will be held at our 1102 S. Boston location (class dates & times are noted on the attached cover letter and application, additional classes may be scheduled if needed). You must reserve your spot in advance.

While we are asking for a small donation for this program, please bear in mind there are significant costs associated with this and all of our programs. If you are able, please consider making an additional donation to Up With Trees to help us continue to offer programs like this to the public.

As noted on the forms, you may indicate a preference for certain types of trees, but we do not know for sure how many or which species we will get, and we cannot guarantee your selection. We expect shipment late October and will contact you before then to confirm the order and arrange for pick-up dates & class schedule. We will also offer to deliver trees for a minimum donation. Requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, so the earlier you get your application in, the better your chances of getting the types of trees you wish.

Up With Trees Administrative Assistant, Matt Rodgers, will be facilitating intake and follow-up for non-profits & individuals. If you have any questions, please contact him at 610-8733 or at matt@upwithtrees.org; he will be in touch with you regarding further details as they come available. We look forward to working with old and new friends alike who want to responsibly plant trees to improve our urban canopy and make Tulsa a more beautiful, healthier and safer community. Help us branch out -- forward these great opportunities to family, friends and colleagues!


Best regards,

April H. Woodul
Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
Up With Trees
1102 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa, Ok 74119
www.upwithtrees.org


So if you are looking for some trees for your little urban canopy call April and make plans to attend that class to get your FREE trees!!