SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Public Library will distribute free Bear Oak seedlings starting in mid-April to raise awareness of reforestation and to celebrate Earth Day, which occurs annually on April 22.
Between now and April 22 (or until supplies last), area residents can register to receive a free Bear Oak seedling kit either by visiting the Schuylerville Public Library website (www.schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu), calling 518-695-6641, or by stopping by in-person.
Kits will include seedlings, instructions for planting, and a plant marker. Seedlings are provided by the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery in Saratoga Springs.
According to Earthday.org, reforestation can provide numerous benefits including removing carbon dioxide from the air, providing habitat to animals, stabilizing land from erosion, and providing economic development for nearby communities.
The Schuylerville Public Library is in the Village of Schuylerville on 52 Ferry St. To learn more, visit www.schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu.
