Upcoming events: Branch out with WSA

WSA is thrilled to announce our summer series, Branch Out, designed for community members and our trained volunteers to connect, learn, and make an impact together. This series offers a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, support local tree plantings, and spend time outside with other tree-loving volunteers!

Participants welcome to attend one or both sessions!

Wed. July 24th 5:30-7:30pm

Crofton Library: Discover the benefits of trees and learn ways to support your neighborhood plantings. Volunteers will practice identifying some common native species before helping us mulch and water trees outside the library.

Mon. August 12, 5:30-7:30pm

Kinder Farm Park: Learn about the common challenges that young trees face and how to address them when planning a tree planting. Volunteers will practice monitoring tree growth, support invasive plant management, and learn how to install deer protection.

Questions? Please reach out to replant@aawsa.org.

Want to plant or receive trees? Find out Which of our programs is right for you!

RePlant Anne Arundel

From 2013 to 2017, Anne Arundel County lost over 2,500 acres of forests, the highest rate of forest loss in any urbanized county in Maryland. In response to this loss, WSA, in partnership with Anne Arundel County and with support from the Helena Foundation, has created RePlant Anne Arundel. Since 2020, RePlant Anne Arundel has planted over 13,000 trees and engaged over 1,200 residents!

RePlant Annapolis

Since 2011, the city of Annapolis has lost over 100 acres of canopy cover. Based on the RePlant Anne Arundel model, RePlant Annapolis, a city-funded tree planting program, will begin it’s second year of planting projects this upcoming spring. This program is focused on helping the city achieve 50% urban tree canopy by 2036. In 2022, RePlant Annapolis planted 104 trees across various communities within the city.

WHY DO WE NEED TREES?

Clean water grows on trees! Beyond beautifying our landscapes, trees offer many benefits. Tree canopies reduce stormwater runoff by intercepting and holding rainfall. Tree roots hold soil in place, prevent it from washing into our waterways, and promote infiltration. Trees are also an integral part of our ecology, giving food and shelter to native animals such as birds.