Trees are in important part of the Santa Fe River ecosystem. They slow down storm runoff, enabling absorption and recharge of the aquifer. Winter is the best time to plant trees as cooler temperatures are less stressful on the plants.
In support of aquifer friendly landscaping and the cooling effects of trees, Our Santa Fe River is promoting a tree planting program during our cooler winter months by launching a FREE tree adoption. Our first event was on Saturday December 7th at the High Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony. We intend to do it again in the fall of 2025.
In 2024 we received tree donations from the Santa Fe Tree Company. We welcome other sponsors for the 2025 Shades of Green progra
Natives trees for the North Central Florida landscape:
| Evergreen Yaupon Holly, Southern Red Cedar (plant your xmas tree), Live Oak | Deciduous Shumard Oak, River Birch, Hornbeam, Fl Sugar Maple, Catalpa, Oak, Chestnut, Black Cherry | Fruit Trees Loquat, Chickasaw Plum, Persimmon, Pomegranate Mulberry, Wild Plum |
Thank you to our sponsors:
New Sponsors:
Donations of ten 7 gl and up of mixed native trees are provided with:
A year’s membership with Our Santa Fe River, Inc
A year-long placement on our website page
Weekly social media promotions during the campaign.
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