XENIA — The City of Xenia Tree Committee, in partnership with the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District, will distribute native potted tree and shrub seedlings this week.
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The distribution will be Friday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Xenia Station on S. Miami Avenue.
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Participants in the giveaway can receive up to two potted seedlings, with varieties including Red Maple, Paw Paw, Red Oak, and Eastern Redbud among others. This initiative is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Forestry and the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District.
The City of Xenia Tree Committee is an all-volunteer group that meets monthly to discuss and implement local environmental projects. They gather on the first Tuesday of each month at the Xenia Service Center.
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