A group in Wakulla County is addressing the need for fresh fruits through a community initiative.
- Keep Wakulla County Beautiful launched a fruit tree planting project in public areas in the county.
- The group is also replacing lost trees and restoring natural green spaces.
- Watch to learn how you can volunteer or dedicate a fruit tree in someone’s honor.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:A new initiative in Wakulla County is turning green space into a source of nourishment and remembrance. Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) has launched a fruit tree planting project to help combat food insecurity and restore land lost to development.
Leslie Cushman with KWCB says the idea grew from a simple question: What if a tree could feed a family and honor a loved one at the same time?
“One of the needs that we have here is food insecurity—those needs aren’t met,” Cushman said. “So I thought, why not plant fruit trees? People could give some kind of memorial or dedicate a plaque to someone to recognize, and it will be here for the future.”…