Mission Statement
People for Trees, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group that began in 1997 as a grass-roots effort by citizens concerned about the destruction of our tree canopy, largely due to development.
Provide ongoing assistance and advice for residents on matters relating to trees and other environmental issues
Residents of North Port, now is the time to let your passion about protecting our native tree canopy be known to our city officials. Discussions are underway to make changes to the tree protection ordinance, an issue that was the catalyst for the formation of People for Trees back in 1997!
Children of all ages are invited to submit a Fairy House for display in the “Enchanted Forest” and judging at the “Tree Fair 2018!” that will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 10AM-2PM, at the North Port Community Center, 4940 Pan Am Blvd., hosted by People for Trees, Inc.
October to be proclaimed as "People for Trees, Inc." Month in North Port!
October 5, 1PM, North Port City Hall. North Port City Commissioners will issue an proclamation declaring October 2017 to be "People for Trees, Inc." month in order to commemorate our 20 years of promoting awareness about the protection and maintenance of our native tree canopy. Alice White, chair, will also show a pictorial history of just some of our events, activities, and accomplishments from the past 20 years of greening North Port and surrounding communities! Please join us for this historical moment!
Thursday, September 7, 1PM, North Port City Hall. Marguerite Beckford, Horticulture Agent with the Sarasota County Extension, will present "Treejuvenation!" to the commissioners. "Treejuvenation" is to promote tree planting opportunities within Sarasota County and to establish tree planting partnerships. It focuses on Forestry Development in Greenspaces, Watersheds, and Neighborhoods. Please attend to show your support for planting more trees !
Oct. 4, 6:30 PM, People for Trees presents certified arborists from "Simply Trees", the best/worst trees to plant and the correct way to prune/care for trees. Powerpoint slideshow. All are welcome. Learn what needs to be done to stop the clear-cutting of our native tree canopy! NP Library, 13800 Tamiami Tr. (941) 426-9752
Sponsors are now being sought for the 8th Annual Tour de North Port, “It’s the Green Pumpkin!”, that will take place on Sunday, October 22. Sponsored by People for Trees, a non-profit native tree advocacy group since 1997, the Tour de North Port is not a race but an organized bicycle ride where cyclists follow a 15, 35, or 65-mile route through North Port that highlights the city’s parks and natural settings. There will also be a “Gravel Grinders” off-road route for mountain bikers, traveling over the Connector Bridge at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park and continuing into the Carlton Preserve. The ride includes breakfast, lunch, rest stops, and SAG support. Last year, almost 350 riders took to the streets of North Port!
Businesses, individuals, and groups can support this unique community event with one of two sponsorship levels: “Event” sponsors ($200) will be included on all items relating to the event such as press releases, promotional literature, registration website, and ride t-shirt. Event sponsors will also receive two complimentary ride registrations ($80 value). “T-shirt” sponsors ($100) will be included on the ride t-shirt and receive one complimentary ride registration ($40 value).
People for Trees has been organizing informal kayak outings since last August. Our next one will be Saturday, May 13, starting from the Venice Myakka River Park, 7501 Laurel Rd., Nokomis, 10AM launch. Experience the Myakka in all of its undisturbed glory! We'll paddle about 2 miles up the river, and then return to the park. BYO kayak, lifevest, etc. There is no charge but donations to support the efforts of People for Trees are always welcomed! (941) 468-2486 for more info.
"Rev. Faerie" Elaine is a seasoned and consummate musician as well as an accomplished singer, songwriter, and a Certified Beatleologist! She will be performing Positive and Environmental songs at the People for Trees' "Tree Fair 2017!" from 11AM-12noon, North Port Community Center, 4940 Pan Am Blvd. (The Tree Fair is from 10-2.)
“Tree Fair 2017” sponsored by People for Trees, Inc. will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 10-2 at the North Port Community Education Center, 4940 Pan Am Blvd.
Our paddle from the Venice Myakka River Park located at the end of Laurel Rd. in Nokomis to Snook Haven, about 5 miles, had about 50 kayakers take to the water! People for Trees has been providing eco-tourism opportunities in and around North Port for the past 20 years, since 1997. Hikes along the Myakkahatchee Creek, an annual Tree Fair, Eco-Kids, and our annual Tour de North Port bicycle tour in October.
People for Trees presents: “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Florida Gardening”
On Thursday, October 13 at the North Port Art Center located at 5950 Sam Shapos Way beginning at 6PM, all are invited to attend a unique program presented by People for Trees about the special challenges of landscaping and gardening in Florida. In less than one hour, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” will answer such burning questions as, “Can you have a tree on your front yard if you have a drain field?”, “ Does using mulch attract termites?”, “Is a palm really a tree?” and demonstrate how having a Florida-friendly yard is easier than you think if you know the right plants, trees, and shrubs to use. Learn which plants and trees will cause problems, which to avoid, and why. Find out the fastest-growing native shade trees to plant. See how to NOT prune a tree or a palm. Plenty of slideshow visuals and plant/tree lists will be available. 3-gallon native trees will also be given away as door prizes. The group’s regular meeting will immediately follow the program. Find out what is in the works to address the clear-cutting of our native tree canopy in North Port and what else needs to be done in order to protect it. People for Trees, Inc. is a non-profit native tree advocacy group that was started right here in North Port in 1997. For more information, visit www.peoplefortrees.com, or call/email Alice White (941) 426-9752/
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