Tree Planting - Adams Park - Saturday, 1pm

State Senator Bob Hartwell and his wife purchased a Montmorency and an Evans Bali cherry tree, making him one of the more than 100 people who will have a total of 350 fruit trees planted by volunteers in the spring. The senator will preside over the ceremonial tree planting in Adams Park at 1pm to mark the successful reaching of the goal of selling the 350 trees. The action will put Manchester on the map with
an event that joins the town to the International Day of Climate Action on October 24th.

Steve Jones, owner of Mettowee Mill Nursery, TTM’s local partner, will donate and plant the ceremonial 5 year-old Liberty apple tree.

“350.org fully endorses Transition Town Manchester's initiative planting 350 fruit trees, which will foster education for local foods, a stronger and healthier community, awareness of the 350ppm carbon limit, and, of course, tasty fruit!” emailed Jeremy Osborn of the international grassroots initiative. “Please know that you are part of a global movement of people all around the world who are transforming their communities and the United Nations at the same time with the 350 project this year.”

The event will be photographed, and will represent Manchester’s call to leaders for climate change. All of the day’s action photos will be posted on the 350.org site, distributed to the media, as well as printed out and delivered directly to world leaders.

Come rain or shine, and be counted! 1pm, Saturday 10/24, Adams Park!