Vienna needs volunteers Saturday, Nov. 7, to help load 250 free trees into residents' cars at the former Annex property on Center Street South.
The Town of Vienna's Tree Advocacy Committee is organizing the effort as part of the Vienna250 tree giveaway, which marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. The town posted a last call for volunteers on X on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The Vienna250 and Tree Advocacy Committees plan to distribute 250 three-gallon native shade trees to town residents at the site, across from Waters Field, according to Historic Vienna, Inc.. Limit one tree per household.
Residents who signed up for a tree will receive one of five native species: Black Tupelo, Swamp White Oak, Southern Red Oak, Sycamore or Tuliptree. Each tree comes with an anti-deer cage and will be registered and labeled as an official Vienna250 Tree.
The town noted the volunteer shift is a good fit for teenagers who need community service hours for school. Residents can sign up for a volunteer time slot through the town's online sign-up link.
Residents who want a tree must have signed up in advance through the Arbor Day Foundation's Vienna250 page.
