COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ANNOUNCES PLANTING WESTCHESTER, A NATURE-FOCUSED NEW INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE ACROSS THE REGION.
Collaborative Community-Based Program Will Foster Awareness of Natural Resource Preservation and Encourage Residents to Nurture Sustainable Green Spaces in Their Own Homes and Communities.
Thursday, June 9
2 p.m.
Saxon Woods Park
1800 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
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(White Plains, NY) - County Executive George Latimer will announce the launch of Planting Westchester. This collaborative, community-based initiative encourages and empowers Westchester residents, municipalities, schools, businesses and local organizations to promote climate solutions, restoration of natural systems and food security.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “It’s no secret that we need to embrace sustainable practices to ensure a healthy future for Westchester County and its residents. We’ve assembled a task force of volunteer specialists from across the County to help launch Planting Westchester to establish a unique collaboration between residents, local municipalities, businesses, not-for-profits, houses of worship and schools which addresses food insecurity, climate change, heat islands, flooding and the health and well-being of our most vulnerable populations.”
Planting Westchester encourages the planting and proper management of plants and trees located on public and private land in our urban and suburban communities and will include everything from forestland to street trees to community gardens to container gardens. Additionally, via the Planting Westchester website, the County has developed and provided educational resources on the benefits and methods of planting trees and gardens for all residents.
For more information about Planting Westchester, visit www.plantingwestchester.com.
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