Friends of the Parks Encourage Tree Donations for Valentine's Day

 Show your enduring love with the lasting gift of a tree this Valentine's Day!

This Valentine's Day, the Friends of the Parks encourage the donation of trees in honor of loved ones to area parks.  Available for year-round giving and also known as “tribute trees,” donated trees through the Friends organization replaces trees lost to disease, drought, storms, maintenance and age.   

“Unlike flowers, tribute trees will last more than week and it's the gift that keeps on giving,” said Friend's Executive Director Peggy Lynch. “The trees will support public green spaces at area parks and will be enjoyed for years.  And tribute tree gifts are tax-deductible.”   After a tree purchase, recipients will receive a Valentine announcing the tribute tree in their honor.  After trees are planted in the summer by professional park employees, recipients will receive a map showing its location. 
Purchaser can designate tribute trees to be planted in Ramsey County parks or in parks in Arden Hills, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Falcon Heights, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota Heights, New Brighton, North St. Paul, Roseville, Saint Louis Park, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Woodbury.  Specific trees preferred by each community are listed on the Friends website.

Tribute trees are $100 per tree or $250 for three.  Tribute tree purchases are tax deductible.To order and for more information call, 651-698-4543 or visit the web site: www.friendsoftheparks.org

Source: Friends of the Parks