BALTIMORE, May 13, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Living Classrooms Foundation announces a new
tree planting and maintenance project along Fort Avenue, the
thoroughfare leading to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic
Shrine, taking place on Saturday, May
18. This initiative, involving Baltimore City returning citizens, aims to
address the city-wide need for increased greening and tree
canopy enhancement, while providing important workforce
development training opportunities. Coordinated by the Friends of
Fort McHenry and implemented by
Living Classrooms' Project SERVE, this initiative is
supported by the Baltimore Community Foundation, with
contributions from the Locust Point Community Association and
Steinweig, and in collaboration with Project SERVE, Division Street
Landscaping, LPCA volunteers, and Friends of Fort McHenry.
Project Details:
- Date/Time: Trees delivered on May 17, planting on May
18
- Location: Locust Point, Fort Avenue, Baltimore City
- Focus: Replacement of 28 dead ash trees affected by
the Emerald Ash Borer with resilient tree species
- Duration: Two-year maintenance plan including
bi-monthly checks, weeding, and watering
Community and Environmental Impact: This greening
initiative extends beyond aesthetic enhancements. A healthier tree
canopy contributes to climate resilience by moderating air and land
temperatures and improving overall air quality. Trees also play a
crucial role in promoting mental and physical health among urban
residents. Furthermore, this project supports the Tree
Baltimore initiative's goal of achieving a 40% tree
canopy by 2037, addressing the inadequate tree canopy identified in
the 2007 Baltimore city-wide
assessment.
Workforce Development and Community Reintegration:
Participants in Project SERVE receive hands-on urban forestry
and landscaping training, equipping them with valuable skills for
long-term employment. This program highlights
Living Classrooms' commitment to using evidence-based
practices to help returning citizens achieve sustainable employment
and positive life changes.
Support and Collaboration: The project is supported
by the Locust Point Community Association and has been
developed in close collaboration with Living Classrooms
Friends of Fort McHenry and surrounding businesses. This
community-driven approach ensures that the project meets the needs
of both the environment and the people it serves.
Living Classrooms Foundation invites community members and the
media to support and follow the progress of this important
initiative. For more information, please
visit livingclassrooms.org.
About Living Classrooms Foundation:
Living Classrooms
Foundation is a non-profit organization that strengthens
communities and inspires children, youth, and adults to achieve
their potential through hands-on education, workforce development,
community safety, and health and wellness programs that use urban,
natural, and maritime resources as living classrooms.
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