The Marietta Tree Keepers are hosting a tree planting event, and they're looking for volunteers to get their hands dirty. The activity is slated for Saturday, February 17, right in the fresh outdoors of Marietta City Club Golf Course & Hilton Conference Center, according to the city's announcement.
Whether you're flying solo or bringing the whole squad, everyone's welcome to join. You'll want to show up at the City Club Golf Course's parking lot at 9:00 am for sign-in, followed by a morning of planting until 11:30 am. There'll be tools, gloves, and even refreshments on deck – think donuts, hot chocolate, and coffee to keep the chill at bay. And no worries about the possible cold snap; just dress accordingly, and you'll be all set.
It's more than just digging and planting; it's about contributing to the community and the environment. The Marietta Tree Keepers have made it their mission since 2002 to beef up the city's greenery, having planted over 5,500 trees to date, as noted on their website. The organizers are bent on making Marietta lush, one sapling at a time.
In the event Mother Nature isn't playing ball on the day of the planting, just ring up 770-424-4664 for weather updates, or a potential reschedule. If you're rallying a large group of volunteers, give the Tree Keepers a heads-up. All the nitty-gritty details, for individual and group participants alike, can be found on the city's official alert. And for the do-gooders looking to get even more involved, hitting up the same site will give you the down-low on memberships and donations.
