Residents of Miami have new opportunities this Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, to collect free mango, avocado, lychee, and other tree species as part of a municipal campaign that will distribute hundreds of specimens throughout the weekend.
The initiative includes a total of 600 fruit trees, floral species, and shrubs distributed over six events held from Friday to Sunday in various districts of the city, as reported by the City of Miami on the official Tree Give-Aways page.
Two of the deliveries were made on Friday. Another two are scheduled for this Saturday, and the program will be completed with the final sessions on Sunday.
Where to pick up free trees this Saturday in Miami
The first delivery on this Saturday, October 3rd, will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kirk Munroe Park, located at 3101 Florida Ave., Miami, FL 33133, corresponding to District 2.
The second one will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the District 3 office in Little Havana, located at 1300 SW 12th Ave., Miami, FL 33129.
Deliveries will continue on Sunday
Those who cannot attend on Saturday will have two more opportunities on Sunday, October 4th.
From 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be a delivery at Douglas Park, located at 2755 SW 37th Ave., Miami, FL 33133, corresponding to District 4.
The final session will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Athalie Range Park, located at 525 NW 62nd St., Miami, FL 33150, within District 5.
Mangos, avocados, lychees, and other species
Among the species announced by the city for the fall deliveries are mango, avocado, starfruit, and lychee, as well as Geiger, White Cordia, bougainvillea, and small-leaf clusia.
The specific availability of each species may depend on the delivery point and the stock remaining when each resident arrives, so it is not guaranteed that all locations will have all the varieties announced.
Who can receive the free trees?
The call for applications is aimed at individuals who have residency within the boundaries of the City of Miami. This is important because living in Miami-Dade does not necessarily mean living within the municipal jurisdiction of Miami.
The city also requires the presentation of a proof of residence when attending the event. The official page for this fall edition does not specify which documents will be accepted, so it is advisable to bring documentation that clearly verifies your residential address.
The pre-registration for these events closed on Friday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. The City of Miami explains that residents who registered in advance will have priority during the distribution.
At the same time, the administration points out that the trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, those who did not complete the pre-registration should keep in mind that the availability of specimens is not guaranteed.
Why is Miami giving away trees?
The campaign is part of municipal efforts to increase tree coverage and create more shaded areas in neighborhoods.
These actions are linked to the Miami Forever Climate Ready: Extreme Heat plan, which identifies increasing tree cover on municipal land as well as in communities as one of the measures to reduce residents' exposure to extreme heat.
The City of Miami periodically organizes these distributions in its five districts to make it easier for residents to plant trees on the properties where they live.
Those planning to attend this Saturday or Sunday can check the updated information on the City of Miami's free tree program before heading out, as the distribution depends on the availability of specimens.
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