Fall Community Tree Planting Workshop

"Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to have improved air quality, reduced stress, and added personal comfort for surrounding residents, nature, and wildlife.

As seasons shift, make it a fall goal to learn about local urban forests and how to properly plant a tree with the help of University of Illinois Extension experts on Oct. 18 in Urbana. The event is from 9 a.m. to noon at Crystal Lake Park at 206 W. Park St.

The day will allow participants to learn more about the trees in their local area, including how to properly plant a tree, identify local trees, and what makes up the urban forest. Teaching more people the skills to plant and care for a tree properly will help trees in communities across the state be healthy and thriving for a long time.

There is no cost to attend the workshop and tree planting day.…