Historic Kenwood Tree Planting
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***HKNA TREE PLANTING FUNDRAISER***
We are planting trees this summer, and we need your help!
Previous grant funding has been used so we are kickstarting a neighborhood fundraising campaign. A couple of generous neighbors, Andrea Goldberg and Lenny Aron will be matching all donations up to $1,500. Every donation counts whether it is $5 or $500!
The campaign will be running for the month of June followed by planting in August (to coincide with the rainy season).
Donations can be made:
1. Online: Click the “Donate” button in the top right corner. Make sure to include a note that your donation is for Tree Planting.
2. Via mail: Write a check to HKNA and mail it to PO BOX 15134, St. Pete, FL 33733. Make sure to write on the memo line that your donation is for Tree Planting.
The Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association launched a Tree Program in the summer of 2023 in order to increase the tree canopy throughout the neighborhood. Trees provide a variety of benefits including shade, clean air, habitat for wildlife, neighborhood character, climate resilience and more (not to mention that an oak tree is the symbol of the neighborhood!).
Tree plantings were made possible by grant funding from Duke Energy and the City of St. Petersburg’s Neighborhood Tree Matching Mini-Grant.
We are focusing on planting Florida native and keystone trees. These trees provide vital sources of food and shelter to other species. Some species planted include: Southern Live Oak, Winged Elm, Red Maple, and Slash Pine.
Completed Plantings:
19 trees in July 2023 (Duke Energy grant funding)
8 trees in January 2024 (City of St Pete grant funding)
8 trees in July 2024 (Duke Energy grant funding)
Historic Kenwood homeowners can apply to have a tree planted in their property’s right-of-way, between the street and sidewalk. Homeowners will be responsible for watering the new tree for the first year after planting. See the watering schedule. Priority will be given to locations with no overhead obstructions and neighborhood blocks with little or no existing tree canopy. The Program is grant funded and there is no cost for homeowners. Recipients of trees will be required to join or renew their membership with the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association. Neighborhood volunteers are available to assist homeowners with planting the trees.
The next round of tree planting will take place in August 2025.
Applications will open in the summer. Stay tuned to neighborhood emails and social media for more info.
Contact trees@historickenwood.org with questions.