Planting 150 trees to celebrate Ridgetown’s 150th anniversary is in the works for 2025.
According to a media release from the “150 for Ridgetown’s 150” committee, businesses, community groups and individuals are invited to participate in the endeavor aimed at enhancing biodiversity, increasing wildlife habitat, boosting the town’s aesthetics and fostering community pride, to mark the community’s 150th anniversary.
Through the initiative, homeowners in Ridgetown will be able to request trees and receive guidance from an arborist regarding suitable native species and planting locations. Each tree comes with care instructions and the committee hopes to install commemorative plaques on each tree.
Community contributions for the project are also being sought to help cover the total budget of $37,000. More than $15,000 has been secured thus far.
“By partnering on this project, donors will play a vital role in creating a greener, more vibrant Ridgetown,” the release states, adding that effort not only enhances Ridgetown’s landscape, it also demonstrates a donor’s “dedication to sustainability and community development.”
If interested in contributing or learning more about how to get involved, the committee can be contacted at [email protected].
Donors will be recognized in media communications and printed materials. A kickoff event will be held as well.
