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    2021 Spring Tree Planting

    This spring we are partnering with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) to plant native trees (including native fruit trees) in and around Catholic parishes (and/or schools) and other faith communities. KIB will plant on site as well as in the area within a .2-mile radius of the church property.

    This is a great opportunity to work with neighbors and other houses of worship nearby to plant trees in a common mission of caring for creation – and each other.

    KIB will provide

    • Free large native trees (minimum 12 trees per community)
    • Watering, pruning and mulching for 3 years
    • Necessary permits and marking of underground utilities
    • Training and leading volunteers on planting day, led by KIB’s staff arborists
    • Ideas for community engagement

    Congregations are expected to

    • Maintain the trees after the first 3 years
    • Provide a small number of volunteers (if able) to help plant the trees
    • Consult with KIB about tree species and locations

    Trees are avaialable on a first come basis. Get started by filing out the application on the KIB website – kibi.org/trees.

    Contact us at mail@ourcommonhome.org for more info or help with the application!

    How to plant trees, shrubs & wildflowers

    Trees & Shrubs
    These videos are labeled for trees, but you can use the same concepts for shrubs.
    Watch “How-to” video
    How to plant a containerized tree (PDF)
    How to plant a ball and burlap tree (PDF)
    more Community Forestry resources

    Wildflowers
    How to plant and care for wildflowers
    Special instructions for planting wildflowers in the fall

    Outdoor Prayer Ideas

    We encourage you to spend time in prayer and reflection as you plant!

    • Tree Planting Prayer Service (GCCM 2019)
    • Rural Life Prayer services (including tree planting on page 9).
    • Finding God in the Wilderness Prayer Service Guide
    • Reflect with the USCCB Laudato Si’ 5th Anniversary Prayer Card
    • 2020 Season of Creation Guide

    Don’t forget to check out other ideas for prayer and action during the Season of Creation.

    Share your planting photos!

    We’d love to see your planting photos! You can tag us on Facebook or Twitter – @CommonHomeIndy or send to mail@ourcommonhome.org.

    2020 Tree & Wildflower Extravaganza

    We love tree planting not just for the reduction of carbon dioxide in the air, but the benefits of trees extending from creating spaces of peace and beauty in our communities to the attraction of wildlife! View descriptions and specs for the trees and wildflowers distributed during the 2020 Extravaganza. Thank you to all who participated!

    2020 Summary

    Questions? Please contact us, we are happy to help. Our contact form or phone – 317-788-7581 ext 2 – are best!

    Proceeds from the sale will go towards Creation Care efforts in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

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