Free shade trees for residents of Wolf Run Watershed!  

We are excited to share an update on the Lex Grow Trees initiative.  The first round, completed in November, was a success, with 15 high-quality shade trees planted in our neighborhood. Now we are preparing for the next round. With help from Friends of Wolf Run, have 10 FREE TREES available for property owners in our neighborhood!

Here’s how it works: Lex Grow Brochure

  1. Eligibility: you must be a property owner.  Site must meet space, soil, and sunlight standards and free from overhead or underground utilities.
  2. Tree Selection: Work with your Neighborhood Tree Champion (Laurie Fields) to choose a suitable tree and location for your property.
  3. Participant agreement: Complete and submit this Participant Agreement Form. This form will include details about the property, tree selection, location, and your commitment to care for the tree (watering and mulching).
  4. Site Visit: After contacting Laurie, she will schedule a site visit to confirm the trees location and review paperwork.

What’s included:

  • The grant will cover the cost of a “balled and burlapped” 1.5 caliper tree
  • A professional contractor will deliver and plant the tree for you.
  • Technical support, free workshops, and tree care information will be provided to ensure your tree thrives.

What trees are we offering?

        Yellowwood Tree     Tulip Poplar     White Oak          KY Coffee Tree   
                           Bur Oak      Shumard Oak       Swamp White Oak                                   

Once you place your order, keep in touch with project organizers about planting schedules and logistics:

Laurie Fields (Neighborhood Tree Champion)
picadomeneighborhood@gmail.com
Text: 859-327-9848

Friends of Wolf Run:
friend@wolfrunwater.org
859-940-8234

Trees Lexington Arborist:
tyson@treeslexington.org

LFUCG Urban Forestry Program:
lexgrowtrees.com

If you are interested in participating, reach out to Laurie as soon as possible to begin the process. Let’s work together to make our neighborhood greener and healthier!

Laurie Fields
Email: picadomeneighborhood@gmail.com
Text: 859-327-9848.

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