Alliance for Cape Fear Trees Distributes 1,000 Free Native Trees
The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, in partnership with New Hanover County, is distributing 1,000 free native trees on Saturday, November 7th, from 9 a.m. to noon at Murrayville Elementary School (225 Mabee Way, Wilmington, NC) to residents looking to…
Wilmington, NC, November 5, 2026 — The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, collaborating with New Hanover County, is set to distribute 1,000 free native trees to local residents. This initiative aims to enhance the tree canopy within the community.
The distribution event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th. Residents can pick up trees between 9 a.m. and noon. The location for the event is Murrayville Elementary School, situated at 225 Mabee Way in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Participation in this program is open to residents interested in contributing to the expansion of the local tree cover. The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees and New Hanover County are providing these trees at no cost to encourage engagement in environmental stewardship and urban greening efforts.
Details regarding the specific types of native trees available were not provided in the summary. Information on any potential limits per household or registration requirements was also not specified.
This effort by the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees and New Hanover County highlights a community-driven approach to increasing the ecological benefits of urban forests, such as improved air quality and reduced stormwater runoff, through the planting of native species.
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