SPOKANE, Wash. — Several areas across the City of Spokane will soon look a little different. This week, SpoCanopy will begin planting nearly 500 new trees across the region.
SpoCanopy says the goal of planting the trees is to enhance the beauty and sustainability in the neighborhoods across Spokane. The planting will start on Tuesday at Cannon Park with around 80 trees being planted over the next two days by the Land Council and volunteers.
See below for the full schedule of tree plantings.
- May 7th - Planting in West Central
- Meet at A.M. Cannon Park (1901-1999 W Spofford Ave, Spokane, WA 99205)
- Food Truck Catering by Mixed Plate
- May 8th - Planting in Emerson Garfield
- Meet at Corbin Park (501 W Park Pl, Spokane, WA 99205).
- Food Truck Catering by Jerusalem Middle Eastern Cuisine & Catering
- May 9th - Planting at Spokane Conservation District
- 4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
- Restoring an Urban Forest on the campus
- Food Truck Catering by Crepe Sisters Cafe
- May 10th - Planting at Spokane Conservation District
- 4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
- Restoring an Urban Forest on the campus
- Food Truck Catering by Madfire Kitchen & Catering
- May 11th - Planting 200 trees along the Appleway Trail
- Appleway Trail, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, starting at University and Appleway
- Parking will best be at the STA Parking lot across the street
- Address for parking: 10501-10699 E 4th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Food truck Catering by Madfire Kitchen & Catering
While all the planting is taking place across the city, the Lands Council and Avista will be giving away 100 free meals made by local food trucks at each event.
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