The park has not yet been named, but includes a retention lake, bridge walkway, outlook point, and will be planted entirely with native trees. In the past we have helped beautify the MLK plaza with the planting of rows of live oaks. Contributions can be made in the form of check, credit card, cash, or payroll deduction. You should have received your pledge packets from your areas reps. Environmental Protection - trees shade us and protect us from unwanted noise and visual intrusions.
Trees lower temperatures, provide oxygen, and help filter the air.
Under trees, hot summer temperatures can be reduced by up to 20 degrees. American Forests magazine noted that a properly-placed tree can provide shade benefit equivalent to a 4 ton air conditioner. They are a buffer against the stress of city life by their presence, beauty, strength and function. 30 new trees contributed. 14 new trees planted.