Blaine's residents have got themselves a green deal this Arbor Day as the city launches its annual tree sale, an initiative aimed at fostering a healthier environment and community. Starting Monday, April 1, at 9 AM, locals looking to spruce up their property won't just be adding curb appeal but will be contributing to a leafier, oxygen-rich environment, according to the city of Blaine.
While each tree has the impressive ability to churn out 260 pounds of oxygen and gobble up 360 pounds of carbon dioxide annually, the saplings need homes where they'll be nurtured with the occasional watering and trim, the City of Blaine reminds interested residents are prompted to act quickly as these living lungs of our planet tend to sell out faster than hotcakes. Interested parties can lock down their leafy acquisitions by setting up a CivicRec account ahead of the sale for a breezier checkout process.
Once the online transaction is completed, green thumbs will be able to fetch their new chlorophyll comrades from the Blaine Public Works at predetermined slots ranging from the early hours of May 3 to the final pickup window on May 4, as per the City of Blaine. But there's a catch – this sale is exclusive to the locals, each Blaine residence is limited to usher a maximum of two trees into their fold so if you're looking to start your forest, you'd have to put those dreams on hold.
Trees are on a first-come, first-served basis, which means delay could be the difference between a barren backyard and an arboreal paradise – or at least the beginnings of one, for queries and much-needed guidance on how to bring the greenery home, Public Works is available at 763-785-6165 or folks can drop a line at [email protected], the city ensures that the addition of a new tree is an investment that will not only freshen up your air supply but could also beef up your property’s market value, as well as your environmental creds, so whether it's for the birds or the bees, or to up your living space's ante, Blaine’s sale might just be the ecological nudge you needed.
