Autumn in North Carolina is marked by the transformation of vibrant green trees into their beautiful orange, brown and red fall costumes. To celebrate, RCP is happy to announce that partner TREES NC and the North Carolina Zoo are getting ready to launch “Picnic & Planting for the Polar Bears”.
Over a hundred trees - dogwoods, redbuds, red, white, scarlet and willow oaks to name a few – will be planted around the park sign, walking path, children’s play area, and the concession stand starting at 9 a.m.
The trees are part of an international campaign by Acres for the Atmosphere, which aims to help reduce the carbon dioxide levels in the earth’s atmosphere and educate people on the effects of climate change on the polar bear population.
At 11:30 a.m., the surely hungry stomachs of the hard working tree planters can grab a bite at the park's concession stand, where the Carolina Bats – a group that cares for the Presnell Park ball fields, will be cooking. Proceeds will go to support further improvements to the park's fields.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 16 in and around the Clay Presnell Park in Seagrove, NC.
To volunteer, contact TREES Seagrove at (336) 879-9855.
To learn more about the event or any of the organizations mentioned above, please click on the links below:
Click here to learn about “Picnic & Planting for the Polar Bears”
Click here to learn more about TREES NC
Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Zoo
Click here to learn more about Acres for the Atmosphere
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