WSA’s Groves of Gratitude 2023 fundraising initiative is open! Get your trees now!
Thanks to our RePlant Anne Arundel partners, WSA’s Groves of Gratitude fundraising initiative provides Anne Arundel County* residents with single native trees and pre-designed, native tree bundles to plant on their properties this fall for a suggested donation.
Planting trees through Groves of Gratitude:
Provides you and your property with curated benefits such as increasing pollinator habitat, screening from roads or neighbors, shading for more efficient energy usage, and/or providing a sustainable food source.
Supports a neighbor in need with your suggested donation. 50% of the donations received from the Groves of Gratitude fundraising initiative will benefit the The Complete Player Charity (TCP), a non-profit organization in northern Anne Arundel County, dedicated to helping low and moderate-income families. TCP provides extracurricular programs to empower underserved youth, fostering qualities like character, confidence, and emotional intelligence to help students achieve their full potential.
““Seeing our students understand the importance of being a good environmental steward and then coming together to create a project about what they learned from WSA is what excites TCP the most about this partnership. The community as a whole benefits.””
Ordering Details:
If you have lots of space, we recommend purchasing 2+ groves. If you are limited in space, we recommend up to 4 single trees. A combination of grove and single trees is also permitted.
A donation of $50 per grove and $20 per single tree is suggested. Some communities may be eligible to receive Groves of Gratitude trees at a special discounted rate. Please reach out to Faith Waaramaa at faith@aawsa.org or 301-531-4088 to inquire.
Orders will be available for pickup at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center:
975 Indian Landing Road, Millersville, MD 21108:
Tuesday, November 14th, 2 - 7pm
Wednesday, November 15th, 2 - 7pm
Friday, November 17th, 2 - 5pm
Tree Bundle Benefits:
Screening Groves consist of five trees to provide screening from roads, neighbors, and wind. Screening trees are large, evergreen trees that provide a natural-looking screen. Learn more.
Oak Groves consist of five large oak trees, providing the following benefits: a decrease in heating/cooling bills, an increase in property value, and tremendous wildlife value. Learn more.
Edible Groves consist of five small to medium, understory trees planted in a staggered grouping to create a native-sourced food grove. Learn more.
Pollinator Groves consist of five understory trees/shrubs planted to provide food sources for pollinators such as bees, birds, flies, moths, and beetles. Learn more.
Wild Game Groves consist of five large trees planted to provide food sources for wild game such as deer, wild turkey, and squirrel.
Single trees are for those who are only looking to plant one or two trees on their property. We will have 5 species available this season: Pawpaw, Loblolly Pine, Eastern Redbud, American Hornbeam/Musclewood, and Willow Oak.
WSA check presentation to the Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Belle Grove Elementary
in January 2023.
Thank you for helping WSA raise over $1,600 for the Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Belle Grove Elementary in 2022!
With Gratitude
We are thankful for the support of our partners who make this program possible. Trees and materials are funded by Anne Arundel County Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration, and programmatic support is provided by the Helena Foundation.
*Groves of Gratitude are only available for Anne Arundel County residents; residents of the City of Annapolis and Fort Meade are not eligible to receive trees. If you live in these areas and would like trees, please contact Faith Waaramaa at faith@aawsa.org for more information.