How to Adopt a Tree in Broward County
The Adopt-a-Tree program in the Miami-Dade area of Florida continues to be a successful charity event for residents of Broward County. The program allows residents to receive free trees in the garden or yard of a single-family home or duplex. Different tree species can be picked up at various events that take place from May through September at area parks and venues. If you're looking for a unique way to give back to nature and the community, here's how to get involved with the Adopt-a-Tree program in Broward County.
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Instructions
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Find out when the next Adopt-a-Tree program event will be held in your area. Visit the Miami-Dade website (see Resources) for the Adopt-a-Tree Event Schedule. This is where you'll find up-to-date information on the types of species available and the location of the event. Popular venues include the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, the Miami Dade County Auditorium and the Harris Field Barn Pavilion.
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Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. Review the eligibility requirements on the website to make sure you qualify for adopting a tree and planting it in your residential property. Requirements include owning residential property in Miami-Dade County and having enough space to plant a tree; having written permission from your landlord if you are renting your home; and taking your property's bill of sale to the pickup center.
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Obtain your folio number. Work through the "My Home" application to search for your home address and print out your official folio number. This can help speed up the registration process when participating in the Adopt-a-Tree program.
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Print the official registration form. Complete all fields in the Adopt-a-Tree Registration Form; make sure your folio number and address are also filled out in the appropriate area.
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Go to the Adopt-a-Tree event. Arrive as early as possible to stake your claim on the type of tree species you want. Popular species include the pigeon plum, green buttonwood, longan, avocado, mango and jackfruit trees. You will need your registration form, folio number and valid photo ID with your current address.
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Tips & Warnings
You'll find at least four different types of tree species at each event.
Some residents may be eligible for two free trees .
Almost 16,000 trees were given away in 2007 through the Adopt-a-Tree program.
Make sure you take along a letter of approval or authorization from your landlord if you are renting your property.
You can call the Adopt-a-Tree information line at (305) 372-6555.
Make sure you arrive at the event early as the most popular types of trees are usually taken in the first couple of hours.
You must bring a valid photo ID to the pickup location.
You must own residential property in Miami-Dade in order to qualify for a free tree.
Condominium owners are NOT eligible for a free tree unless they receive written authorization from the Condo Board.
Apartment residents and those living in trailer parks are not eligible for the Adopt-a-Tree program.
