Much thanks to the Hidden Hills and metro Atlanta volunteers who helped plant trees on S. Hairston We had a successful tree planting day on S. Hairston Road Oct. 28, and we reached our goal of planting 58 trees.

Much thanks to four high school students who joined the effort. Three live in Hidden Hills: Zamira Johnson (Miller Grove HS) and Heaven Damons and Jaden Jackson (Redan HS). Torreance Dorsey (Redan) lives nearby.  Thanks also to Rufus Reed and House District 87 Rep. Viola Davis.

We had an incredible day with volunteers from Truist, Emory University, Green Cell, and various metro residents. What fun to work together for a great cause. 

We planted American elm, hickory, and Nuttall oak between Adcox Road and White Oak Trail. The effort to beautify S. Hairston Road and to help restore the tree canopy in metro Atlanta began years ago. We now have close to 200 young trees on the corridor, and we can’t wait to keep planting.

We will be planting more trees Friday, Nov. 10, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., this time right in the Hidden Hills neighborhood.  We’re meeting at Biffle Park. Please bring gloves and water.