The Forever Green Tree Program
The Naperville Park District provides its Forever Green Tree Program as a special long-lasting way of commemorating a special event such as a wedding, an anniversary, or the birth of a child. It is also a fitting tribute and living memorial to a loved one. By purchasing a tree through the Forever Green Tree Program, your memories will be kept forever close to your heart.
How do I donate a tree?
For a one-time donation of $500, a tree will be planted at a park of your choosing, depending upon availability. One of the Park District’s knowledgeable Parks’ staff will meet with you, the donor, to assist in selecting a location that is mutually desirable by both the donor and the Park District. Parks’ staff also can assist with the selection of the tree if desired.
The Park District Planning Department’s landscape architects have chosen varieties of threes that are suited to the park’s soil conditions and location. The tree selection list is available upon request.
All trees chosen for planting are 2½ to 3 inches in diameter, since young trees of this size have the best chance of survival after transplanting. In the event that your tree dies, the Naperville Park District will ensure that a similar, new tree is planted in its place as promptly as schedules and weather allow. The trees will be moved into their new homes in the spring or fall, in conjunction with the Park District’s planting schedule.
Forever immortalized . . .
Additionally, your commemorative gift will be immortalized on a beautiful, engraved plaque that will be mounted at the base of the tree in one of the Naperville Park District parks depending upon availability.
For the plaque, you may select a standard inscription or create a unique message (using an allotted number of characters). A certificate of acknowledgement, recognizing the donation also will be sent to you in recognition of the purchase of your tree.
Who do I contact?
To make a donation of a Forever Green tree, please contact the Naperville Park District at (630) 848-5000.
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