Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) was named a 2021 Fruit Tree Orchard Grant recipient. This opportunity is made possible by Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) and One Tree Planted.
With the grant, CCPR is receiving 100 native fruit and nut trees. Species of trees to be planted include paw paws, persimmons, pecans, and hazelnuts. The planting will create what is known as a “food forest” where, once the trees mature, the public will have access to the fruit and CCPR will provide education on responsible foraging in the parks.
The community is invited to help plant the trees at CCPR’s United Nations Day Tree Planting. The volunteer event will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Founders Park, 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy. Lunch will be provided by Lou Malnati’s.