Native Plant Sale and Open House , sponsored by the Abington Shade Tree Commision

Native plants for sale:  Nice selection of locally-grown native plants- trees-shrubs-perennials, perfoect for fall planting. Please pre-order your trees by October 1- details below.

Talks: selecting native  plants ●  how to plant a tree ● why you need a rain barrel ● how streams work ● trees  &dogs

Play stations: tree art ●  heritage trees ● ask an arborist ● green homes, yards and lifestyles

Find us on Facebook for the
  full program http://www.facebook.com/AbingtonTrees

Act now to help yourself, your children and your neighbors by ordering a tree[1]

• Trees save you money- Each year a mature tree saves you approx. $100 in energy and water costs.


• Trees reduce flooding- Green streets, rain barrels
  and tree planting are 3 to 6 times more effective in managing storm water than
  conventional methods.


• Trees clean the air- Trees filter airborne
  pollutants. If one of every two of Abington Township households plants a tree
  we can reduce childhood asthma rates by 25%. 


• Trees improve soil and water quality- Trees absorb, transform and contain a range
  of contaminants, and reduce urban runoff and the amount of sediment, pollutants
  and organic matter that reach streams.


• Trees improve attention- The effect of a walk in the park is equal to the peak effects of two typical ADHD meds.
   

New for 2012!

• Trees are container grown- plant at your
  convenience in the front, side or back yard.


• Great prices to fit any budget- plant for as low
  as $15. 

Pre-order Trees by October 1-   Pick
  up on October 13 or by appointment

Choose from one of three native trees that are sure to please.  Prices range from $15 to $35.

• Eastern redbud 


• Black tupelo


• Chestnut oak

Email us at abingtontrees@gmail.com for more information  

(1- ACTrees research library)

[1]
ACTrees- Benefits of Trees and Urban Forests: 
A Research List

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