Volunteers needed to plant 1,000 trees at Lake Apopka North Shore

MAITLAND, Fla., June 8, 2016 — Fifty volunteers are needed to help plant 1,000 bald cypress trees at the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka North Shore. Cherry Lake Tree Farm in Groveland is donating the trees to help raise awareness about the importance of the area’s natural systems.

Participants will work with district staff to install the cypress trees in one of four pre-selected areas within the Lake Apopka North Shore. Pre-registration is required for all volunteers online at http://cherrylake.com/1000trees/.

WHAT: Tree planting at Lake Apopka North Shore

WHEN: June 25

8 a.m.-12 p.m.

WHERE: St. Johns River Water Management District Lake Apopka Field Station

25633 CR 448A

Mt. Dora, FL 32757