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Greetings! I hope life has been fair to you and that you had the time to enjoy the last glimpse of the sun when it came out this week. We share lots of good news about rewarding programs for our County residents. Please take advantage of these free county resources. Reach out to us; we're always happy to help our amazing County residents navigate the processes.
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We're Ready for Fall Tree Planting. Are You?
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FTAP is ready for fall tree planting. If you have made reservations, please look out for an email from our team. Check your spam folder for email from us. Do not delay. If you have friends and neighbors who need trees, tell them to visit our website myghep.org/freetrees. All reservations will be planted no later than the end of November 2022. If you need a tree, click the button below now.
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You Don't Want to Miss Our Fun & Family-Friendly Tree Planting Demonstration on October 15!
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Join us. We're hosting an October tree planting demonstration and tree care education in collaboration with partners from the Neighborhood Design Center, Ecoasis Garden Center, Chesapeake Bay Trust, and the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment.
Location: 607 71st St, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
Date & Time: Sat, October 15, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
At the event, Flags will be distributed to FTAP families. This is a family-friendly event. We'll participate in fun, tree demonstration activities. GHEP will provide light refreshments. We thank our host family for their hospitality. Bring family and friends!
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If Your FTAP-Planted Tree is Dying, We May Help. Report Your Dying Trees
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- If your tree was planted by FTAP in the last 12 months, your trees may be eligible for replacement.
- But in order to replace dying trees, time is of essence. Please let us know.
- If your trees are dying or you are uncertain whether they are struggling to survive,
- Click below to report dying trees. Our team will reach out.
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Rain Check Rebate Program is a Bonus for Prince George's County Homeowners. Take Advantage
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FTAP is proud to support the Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Program. This program offers incentives to homeowners, and businesses in our County to install practices that will reduce stormwater runoff, reduce pollution, and improve the water quality of local streams and waterways.
The total maximum rebate amount for the lifetime of a property is $6,000 for residential properties and $20,000 for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Please note that the total maximum rebate amount has increased from $4,000 to $6,000 as of March 2022. So, if you previously had reached the cap, you may be able to apply for more projects now!
The seven stormwater practices eligible for rebates include rain barrels, cisterns, rain gardens, urban tree canopy, pavement removal, permeable pavement, and green roofs. Click the button below to learn more.
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Maryland Selects GHEP to Support State's 5 million Tree Program in Prince George's County
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Good news! GHEP is one of the few organizations selected to support the Maryland 5 million tree program--called the Urban Trees Program. Thanks to this partnership, GHEP will plant thousands of free trees across private properties in Prince George's.
Enacted by the Maryland General Assembly, the Urban Tree Grant Program seeks to green communities, enhance the quality of life, human health, and community livability by improving air quality and reducing the urban heat island effect; and mitigate some of the effects of climate change.
FTAP is excited to be working with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Prince George's County Department of the Environment, and several communities and faith-based partners to bring the benefits of this program home to our residents. Don't miss out. Click the button to reserve your free trees.
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GHEP Sponsors Door Prizes for Riverdale Park Tree Summit
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GHEP was so happy to support the 2022 Riverdale Tree Summit which took place on September 10, 2022. Thanks to GHEP/FTAP, 3 lucky Town of Riverdale Park residents will have up to 9 beautiful native trees planted in their yards.
We're happy to have supported our hometown leadership and Riverdale Park's Sustainability Committee on this educative program.
If you or your organization such as a school, town, HOA, non-profit, or civic association wants to partner on the environment click below.
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