To celebrate Sanford’s sesquicentennial, the Sanford Appearance Commission is accepting donations to plant 50 trees – bringing their total to 150 since being named a Tree City USA in 2013.
“Planting the 150th tree will be a really special way to remember the past while looking forward to the future,” says Liz Whitmore, City planner and liaison the Commission.
To reach this goal, the Appearance Commission is accepting donations of any amount. All donations will be used to purchase trees native to the piedmont region. A variety of native trees will be planted throughout the city limits of Sanford on public property.
Individual donations of more than $150 or corporate donations of more than $300 will qualify for a personalized tree tag. All donors will receive a special certificate and acknowledgement on the Sanford150 website.
Donations can be made online at www.friendsofsanford.com/appearance or by submitting a check made payable to Friends of Sanford, Inc. with “150 Trees” on the memo line. Checks may be sent to Friends of Sanford c/o Liz Whitmore, 115 Chatham Street, Box 11 in Sanford or delivered to the Buggy Company building.
All donations must be received by the end of the day on Friday, February 28, 2025. Trees will be purchased and planted after this date.
For more information, visit www.friendsofsanford.com/appearance or contact Whitmore at 919-718-4657 x5393 or liz.whitmore@sanfordnc.net.