Arlington Parks & Recreation

ReLEAF 2012

ReLEAF 2012

TORNADOES • April 2012

• 12,000 CY mulch

estimated from downed trees

• 2,034 loads of mulch

• Estimated value of $400,000

ReLEAF 2012

PROGRAM • Repair urban forest

• Improve

neighborhoods

• Build community

• Outreach to impact residents

• Modified LEAF program

ReLEAF 2012

FUNDING • Arlington Tomorrow

Foundation - $40,000

• Lowes - $15,000

• Oncor - $500

• Starbucks and Krispy Kreme – Donated product

ReLEAF 2012

FRIDAY • 75 Martin High School

students • Unloaded 1,000 trees

• Student and staff

loaded trailers for distribution

• 150 volunteer hours

ReLEAF 2012

SATURDAY • 450 community volunteers

• Planted 1,000 trees

• 2,475 volunteer hours

ReLEAF 2012

• TOTAL of 2,625 hours (volunteer hour = $21.79) • OVERALL VALUE= $57,199

ReLEAF 2012

SATURDAY • 450 community

volunteers

• Planted 1,000 trees

• 2,625 volunteer hours

Arlington Parks & Recreation

ReLEAF 2012