Town of Windermere, Olympia High hand out nearly 100 trees to residents

The town of Windermere and students from Olympia High School banded together to hand out nearly 100 trees at the annual tree giveaway Saturday, Jan. 20.

The giveaway, hosted in honor of Arbor Day, helps the town maintain a healthy tree canopy and reap the many benefits. 

Photo courtesy of town of Windermere

The event was sponsored by the Windermere Tree Board and was available to residents in the town of Windermere.

The giveaway took place at the town's public parking lot located on the corner of West Fifth Avenue and Forest Street.

At the event, Olympia High volunteers from the school's Key and Interact clubs handed out nearly 100 trees.

Photo courtesy of town of Windermere

Residents had the opportunity to select from an expansive menu that includes trees such as Bald Cypress, Longleaf Pine, Live Oak, Turkey Fig, Purple Tabebuia and Saw Palmetto. 

In addition to the tree giveaway, the Windermere Garden Club held a ceremony and tree planting to celebrate Arbor Day Thursday Jan. 18, at Town Square. 

"These events and a dedication to maintain and improve our urban forest have earned the town of Windermere the designation of 'Tree City' by the Arbor Day Foundation’s Florida Urban Forestry Council continuously for over 25 years," Franks Krens, Windermere Tree Board chair, said. 

For more information on upcoming events in the Windermere community, click here.