Launch of the Coretta Scott King Forest Campaign
April 26, 2007
Washington, DC
The Embassy of Israel, Casey Trees, Jewish National Fund, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Alliance for Community Trees, and others are partnering to plant trees in memory of Coretta Scott King. While the main initiative will result in the planting of a new forest in Galilee, the campaign encourages tree plantings throughout the U.S. at churches, synagogues, community organizations, schools/universities, and conferences.
Where:
Faith Tabernacle Church, 300 A Street, N.E.
When:
9:30am
The public events will serve as an opportunity to highlight Israeli initiatives in reforestation, the positive impact of trees, and the work of local urban and community forestry organizations in restoring, enhancing, and protecting trees. Adding to the inherent benefit of the trees, these plantings will serve to explicitly tie the new forest in Galilee to local tree planting nationwide, emphasizing the 'deep roots' of U.S. - Israel friendship.
Trees are essential to growing healthy communities. City trees clean the air we breathe, cool hot city temperatures, and improve quality of life for us all. Help improve the environment in your own city by volunteering to plant trees with the Alliance for Community Trees. Trees improve both the environment and the social fabric of neighborhoods. The Alliance for Community Trees grassroots network is transforming neighborhoods into NeighborWoods - nationwide. Get involved by contacting your local tree planting organization by visiting the Alliance for Community Trees.
Related Resources:
Embassy of Israel
Jewish National Fund
Coretta Scott King Forest Campaign
