A Crumlin community group are going to give out 1,250 free fruit and native trees to locals as part of a new initiative.
Bloomin' Crumlin are going to give the trees to residents so that they can plant them in their gardens.
The pre-ordered trees will be given to locals this Saturday, March 5 as part of the group's orchard project as part of Crumlin Community Cleanup.
Over 600 people interested in doing their bit to promote biodiversity are popping over to Youthreach, Armagh Road, Crumlin between 11am and 4pm and collecting their trees.
Locals can take part in tree planting workshops and other activities after collecting their pre-booked trees.
This innovative project hopes to increase food for pollinators around Dublin and allow the people of Crumlin to grow their own fruit.
150 hardworking volunteers are behind this ambitious project. They also received welcome sponsorship from he National Lottery and Canada Life Reinsurance.
The project's organiser, Laura Casanellas said that the group were eager to make a difference and start a path towards more sustainable living.
She said: “People volunteer because they want to make a difference.
"By promoting the planting of over 1,000 trees in the area, I am hoping that we will start a small chain reaction that will lead the path to a healthier and more sustainable way of living for the people who welcome these trees into their homes and beyond.”
"Volunteers have been working tirelessly over the last two months to make the project a success and are delighted that the tree count in Crumlin will increase by 15%, with the consequent positive impact on biodiversity in the area."
Lisa Byrne is another member of the group. She said that the tree planting project has shown the deep sense of community in Crumlin.
She said: "Being a lifelong native of the Crumlin and Kimmage area I am delighted to be part of Bloomin’ Crumlin’s Orchard Project.
"The project has given me an overwhelming sense of community from the time selflessly given by the volunteers to the excited appreciation I have experienced from chatting to people in my community on the street and also on the telephone.
"The orchard project will see all these trees planted in the area creating a positive impact on biodiversity in Crumlin and Kimmage which will be enjoyed by generations to come.”
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