May the Forest Be With You

What do you get when you combine a passion for galaxies far, far away and a love for local? "May the Forest Be With You," Baton Rouge Green's extraordinary tree giveaway. In partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation, the organization will distribute 1,000 trees to area residents in an effort to combat what was lost in the 2016 flood. 

“The 2016 floods damaged homes and properties, and had a profound impact on our environment,” said Robert Seemann, director of operations for Baton Rouge Green. “With this tree giveaway, Baton Rouge Green hopes to continue to help offset landscape damages and canopy loss in our area. Trees are also a crucial tool for stormwater management and removing pollutants from our soil and air.”

New trees, in three-gallon containers, will be handed out free of charge, along with planting kits. Two per household. 9 am–noon at the Main Library. batonrougegreen.com.