Martin O'Malley, Governor of Maryland
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| Governor Martin O'Malley and Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold planting a tree on Earth Day. |
There is no better time to plant a tree than today.
Will you join your neighbors to help us meet our goal and plant a tree today?
Fall is an ideal time to plant a tree for the future - giving newly planted trees the chance to firmly take root throughout the winter, making them stronger and more resilient come spring.
To make it easy for everyone to plant a tree, we're offering $25 coupons for the purchase of native trees costing $50 or more at more than 80 participating nurseries. And now everyone in Maryland has the opportunity to join in, TREE-Mendous Maryland can plant one for you as a Gift of Trees.
We all know that planting trees benefits us all by creating a greener, more beautiful environment. But planting a tree also has the added benefits of improving the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, helping to keep stormwater from carrying pollution to the Bay, and storing greenhouse gases that otherwise would accelerate climate change. Those benefits only grow larger over time with our trees, and multiply as we plant more and more trees across our great state.
Finally, please don't forget to register your newly planted tree using our interactive website, where you can calculate the environmental benefits of your new tree. Our Department of Natural Resources will be holding drawings every month where you can win a gift card at a Maryland nursery, a locally-grown Christmas tree, or a yacht tour of the Chesapeake Bay.
There is no better time to plant a tree than right now. By planting one tree, you and your family can help keep Maryland Smart, Green & Growing.
Sincerely,
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