Suffolk to plant 50 trees for city’s 50-year anniversary; here’s how to apply
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — With Earth Day approaching, Suffolk is also set to plant 50 trees to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the merger between the City of Suffolk and the County of Nansemond.
Suffolk, Virginia’s largest city in terms of land mass at 430 square miles, officially joined with Nansemond City and other outlying towns in 1974 under Suffolk’s name.
The city says civic leagues and homeowner’s association’s can apply to receive one of the trees, and can pick from one of eight different native species, including Sweetbay Magnolia and Black Tupelo.
The trees must be planted in a common area like a park or by a community building, and not at private residences.
You can apply by filling out this online form.
Earth Day this year is on Monday, April 22. You can check out Earth Day events in Hampton Roads here.
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