Roots & Shoots, Moms Clean Air Force - Florida, The Green Team, and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are partnering for a tree planting event at Takomah Trail Park in Tampa on Thursday, July 18, from 8-10 a.m.
Together, representatives from the organizations as well as registered guests will plant 10 trees in an area of Tampa burdened by air pollution and extreme heat. The organizations also will provide information and activities that will help educate kids and their families on the importance of clean air.
This hands-on event is perfect for kids of all ages who want to learn about nature and make a positive impact on the environment. Organizers will demonstrate the benefit of teamwork to beautify our community and create a greener future for all.
“We hope to spread awareness about air pollution while giving parents and children alike opportunities to make an impact in cleaning up our air,” said Emily Pickett, Florida Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force. “Too often individuals feel helpless when dealing with big issues like pollution and climate change. We want to change that by giving community members tangible ways they can get involved in making a difference.”
All attendees must register on EventBrite to attend. Parents must register tickets for both themselves and their children.
“Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is thrilled to partner with Moms Clean Air Force for this event,” said Bonnie Eaton, Tampa Bay Basecamp Coordinator. “As Dr. Goodall would say, ‘Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.’ This event demonstrates how the youngest members of our community can have a positive impact on air quality.”
About Moms Clean Air Force
Moms Clean Air Force’s mission is to protect children from air pollution and climate change. We envision a safe, stable, and equitable future where all children breathe clean air. We are a community of 1.5 million moms and dads united against air pollution—including the urgent crisis of our changing climate—to protect our children’s health. We fight for Justice in Every Breath, recognizing the importance of equitable solutions in addressing air pollution and climate change. Visit momscleanairforce.org to learn more.
About Roots and Shoots
Roots & Shoots empowers youth to create a better world for people, other animals, and our shared environment. Created by Dr. Jane Goodall in 1991, Roots & Shoots has empowered over one million youth in more than sixty countries. Through Roots & Shoots, young people learn skills and adopt traits to become changemakers. They do this by planning and implementing service projects. Whether participating in Roots & Shoots as an individual or as a group, young people develop confidence and compassion and bring about positive change in their communities and in their own lives. Visit rootsandshoots.org to learn more.
About Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful
Established in 1989, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship and community engagement in Tampa Bay. Through education, volunteerism, and community partnerships, we strive to keep our natural spaces clean and vibrant for future generations. Visit Keeptampabaybeautiful.org to get involved.
About The City of Tampa Green Team
Tampa's Green Team is an environmental stewardship, national service program in partnership with AmeriCorps and Volunteer Florida that addresses many of the city's sustainability and resiliency goals. Some of what you'll find the Green Team doing is litter removal, tree plantings and maintenance, establishing community gardens, invasive species removal, park beautification, community education, youth engagement and more. Each member of the team is passionate about creating a healthy environment for future generations.