WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 28th annual TreeFest is back at Independence Mall for the community to take part in.
The event will be held at the JCPenney’s atrium on January 16th and 17th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until inventory runs out.
Each household can select up to five bare-root-tree seedlings or native branch grass plugs at the event. Those taking part are encouraged to donate $5 to fund the return of TreeFest in 2027. Donations have funded over 180,000 trees and grasses to rebuild the canopy of New Hanover County and neighboring counties…