San Antonio Parks And Recreation Department Hosts Drive Thru Jammin’ Jams Fruit Tree Adoption Event & Debuts New Tree Mascot

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

March 3, 2021

Parks and Recreation Department Hosts Drive Thru Jammin’ Jams Fruit Tree Adoption Event & Debuts New Tree Mascot

CONTACT: Connie Swann, 210-207-6122
Connie.Swann@sanantonio.gov

SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 3, 2021) – San Antonio Parks and Recreation presents Jammin’ Jams (South), a free, drive thru fruit tree adoption event on Saturday, March 6 at Texas A&M University – San Antonio (One University Way) from 8 a.m. until Noon or while supplies last. Six hundred (600) fruit trees will be available including apple, fig, lemon, lime, nectarine, orange, and pear. Quantities are limited and are first come, first serve. One tree available per car.

The Department’s new tree mascot, Parker, will make its debut at Jammin’ Jams. Parker is a Texas Red Oak, a native Texas tree, who will be on hand to greet and entertain visitors while helping adopt out fruit trees to San Antonio neighbors.

“While we’ve had to pivot on our service delivery throughout the year due to the pandemic, we’re excited to bring Jammin’ Jams to our neighbors in a new way. We’ve expanded locations and included additional dates to offer residents more opportunities to adopt a fruit tree this season,” said Homer Garcia III, Director of Parks and Recreation. All trees are provided by the Parks and Recreation Department through the Tree Canopy Preservation & Mitigation Fund. This is one of three drive thru fruit tree adoption events scheduled.

Details:
Jammin' Jams (South) - March 6
8 a.m. - Noon or while supplies last
Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Directions:
Jammin’ Jams (South) is at Texas A&M University – San Antonio located at One University Way, San Antonio 78224. Use the S. Zarzamora Street entrance to Jaguar Parkway. The tree adoption will be in Parking Lot 3.

Save the Date
Jammin' Jams (East) - March 20
8 a.m. - Noon or while supplies last
Wheatley Heights Sports Complex
(200 Noblewood Drive, Parking Lot)

Safety Protocols
For the safety of patrons and team members, this year’s events are drive thru only. Patrons will need to remain inside their cars and wear a mask when interacting with Parks and Recreation team members. No walk-ups will be allowed. Stay home if you are sick or have been near someone who has been exposed to COVID-19.

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