“Trees of Life” Giveaway

The Forest Lake Baptist Church disaster relief ministry is hosting a free tree giveaway, called “Trees of Life,” to replace the trees lost in the storms of April 2011.  The trees range in size from 10 to 25 gallons (8 to 15 feet in height) and will be given away on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Forest Lake Baptist Wings of Grace disaster relief center at 107 18^th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

1. The trees will be given away on a first come, first served basis; we cannot reserve trees for any reason.
2. We cannot deliver trees; you must come prepared to handle and transport your selected trees.
3. There is a limit of two (2) trees per residence.
4. You must be a resident of Tuscaloosa County; be prepared to show proper ID and property location.

The following trees and shrubs are expected to be available:

TREES:

• Bald Cypress
• Crape Myrtle “Natchez”
• Laurel Oak
• Pin Oak
• Red Oak “Shumard”
• Red Oak “Nuttall”
• Red Maple
• River Birch
• White Oak
• Magnolia “D.D. Blanchard”
• Leland Cypress
• Japanese Blueberry

SHRUBS IN TREE FORM:

• Ligustrum
• Holly “Nellie R. Stephens”
• Holly “Needle Point”
• Holly “Savannah”