During March, 150 more trees are projected to be planted in DeKalb public rights-of-way by ReLeaf DeKalb, a partnership between DeKalb County and Trees Atlanta.

On March 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, the goal is to plant 50 trees on North Hairston Road.

The meetup location is 6011 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain.

Register at bit.ly/3lzBtFp.

On March 25 from 9 a.m. to noon, the goal is to plant 100 trees on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.

The meetup location is 1152 S. Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, Lithonia.

Register at bit.ly/3S6nKSN.

ReLeaf DeKalb has already launched this year’s planting season by planting 214 trees along public rights-of-way.

DeKalb County recently began its second year of ReLeaf DeKalb.

ReLeaf DeKalb II encompasses two components: residential front yards and public properties.

Planting trees increases DeKalb’s tree canopy and enhances ecosystem benefits, according to a DeKalb County statement.

Public property tree plantings are a good way to acquire community service hours, the statement added.

For more information, contact Angelo Teachout, sustainability coordinator, DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability, at 404-371-2611 or tteachout@dekalbcountyga.gov.

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