Afraid of parenthood? No worries, try taking care of a tree first.

Miami’s Adopt-A-Tree summer program kicks-off this Saturday to help residents plant a tree for the future. Dade residents of a single-family or duplex home will be eligible to receive up to two free trees during the length of the program -even if they already received free trees in past years.

The program claims to be “better than ever” this year, and looking at the tree species that will be offered, there’s no question about it -part of the beauty of the program is that they are all native species. Check the dates below to find out what day you can get the tree you want, and remember to arrive early because the number of trees are limited.

Now if only I lived in a home…

Saturday, May 15
10 a.m. – 1 p.m
Goodlet Park, 4200 W. 8th Ave., Hialeah
Trees: Carambola, Red Mulberry, Dahoon Holly, Orange Geiger, Queensland Crepe Myrtle

Sunday, July 25
10 am. – 1 p.m
A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Ave., Miami
Trees:Carambola, Red Mulberry, Dahoon Holly, Mango, Lancepod, Pigeon Plum.

Saturday, Aug. 28
9 a.m. – 12 p.m
Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition, 11200 SW 24th St., Miami
Trees: Lychee, Jackfruit, Inkwood, Orange Geiger

Saturday, Sept. 25
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
J.C. Bermudez Park, 3100 NW 87th Ave., Doral
Trees: Mango, Avocado, Desert Senna, Green Buttonwood, Paradise Tree

For more information visit the Miami-Dade Environmental Resources site

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