City of St. Petersburg Plants 180+ Trees in the Childs Park Neighborhood

City of St. Petersburg Plants 180+ Trees in the Childs Park Neighborhood

November 26, 2024 - The City of St. Petersburg has successfully completed a significant tree planting initiative in the Childs Park neighborhood, bringing 183 new trees to the area. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the project was designed to increase tree canopy cover, improve air quality, mitigate the heat island effect, and reduce stormwater flooding.

The newly planted trees were carefully chosen for their ability to mitigate air pollutants, provide cooling shade, and contribute to stormwater management.

An essential component of the project was community involvement. The City engaged Childs Park residents through extensive outreach efforts, including neighborhood association meetings, door-to-door engagement sessions, and educational workshops. In a powerful show of community spirit, local volunteers also joined the City's field crews to plant trees in public spaces, including parks and school grounds.

The City's commitment to the longevity of the project extends beyond this initial planting. The City has plans to plant additional trees in the Childs Park neighborhood over the next two years as part of a continued commitment to enhancing the local environment and engaging the community.

To learn more about the City of St. Petersburg's urban forestry efforts, visit stpete.org/Trees.