City Of San Antonio: Parks And Recreation Department Hosts Jammin' Jams Fruit And Nut Tree Adoption Events

San Antonio TX

12 February, 2022

11:56 PM

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Press release from the City of San Antonio: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 CONTACT: Connie Swann, 210-207-6122 [email protected] SAN ANTONIO, TX (January 26, 2022) – San Antonio Parks and Recreation is kicking-off the annual Jammin' Jams fruit and nut tree adoption events beginning Saturday, January 29 at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium from 8 a.m. until Noon or while supplies last. A variety of fruit and nut tree species will be available for adoption at each event. Quantities are limited and are first come, first serve. The Jammin' Jams tree adoption sites have expanded to include three (3) drive-thru sites and one (1) walk-up site: January 29 - Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium (5757 US-90 W) – Drive-Thru* February 12 – Monterrey Park (5909 W Commerce St) – Walk-Up March 5 – Texas A&M University-SA (One University Way/Parking Lot B) – Drive-Thru* March 26 – Wheatley Heights Sports Complex (200 Noblewood Dr) – Drive-Thru* *For traffic safety, drive-thru events cannot accommodate walk-ups. Six hundred (600) fruit and nut trees will be available for adoption at each event. One tree will be available per car for drive-thru events and one tree per household for the walk-up event. Tree adoption events are designed to promote food security and enhance canopy coverage while diversifying and beautifying our community. All trees are provided by the Parks and Recreation Department through the Tree Canopy Preservation & Mitigation Fund. "Last year, our team shifted from a one-time walk-up event to a drive-thru style series of events which was very successful and allowed us to get more trees into the community," said Homer Garcia III, Director of Parks and Recreation. "We recognized that there was a need to host a walk-up event for our neighbors who either don't have access to a car or live nearby and prefer to walk to the event. We're excited to provide both options for our community this year." Health & Safety Protocols For drive-thru events, participants will remain inside their cars and are encouraged to wear a mask when interacting with staff and volunteers. Masks and social distancing will be encouraged for the walk-up event participants. For tree species and other event details, please visit saparksandrec.com. This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author's own.