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Enid Loves Trees

Enid Loves Trees (ELT) was created in 2008 and is dedicated to planting, preserving and promoting the urban forest of Enid, Oklahoma. These trees are made possible with the generous support of donors and volunteers. The gift of trees is a permanent and practical way to recognize an organization's commitment to the community, to mark a significant anniversary, to memorialize a loved one, or to honor an individual. The trees you help plant make Enid a more beautiful, healthy and livable community.

There are many ways you can support tree planting in Enid. Donors can show their support of the urban forest by sponsoring the cost of planting a new site or by "adopting" an existing site. Most sites are along highways or streets and feature and Enid Loves Trees (ELT) wooden sign with the sponsor's name included. Enid Loves Trees (ELT) will obtain the necessary approval from the City of Enid, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, or the governmental entity that oversees the sity you are interested in.

Site sponsorship lasts for eight years. At the conclusion of the sponsorship period, a sponsor may exctend the sponsorship by paying the adoption fee. If the sponsor no longer desires to sponsor a site, the Enid Loves Trees (ELT) sign will be removed and another sponsor will be found to underwrite the maintenance costs. Site sponosorship fees cover the soct of the trees, sign, planting, watering, mulching, fertilizing, pruning and general care of the site.

Current Site Sponsorship Prices: $600 per tree ($12,000 minimum)
 * New Urban Forestry Sites

$350 per tree ($5,000 minimum)
 * Adoption Existing Sites

Gift Clubs Of course, even if you don't want to sponsor a site, a donation of any amount is always appreciated.

Sponsorship Levels Friends of ELT    $1.00---$99 Bronze Leaf       $100$999 Silver Leaf       $1,000--$4,999 Gold Leaf         $5,000--$9,999 Platinum Leaf     $10,000- +

A donation of $100 or more is formally recognized the first year with an ELT plaque. Each subsequent year the donor will receive an engraved plate signifying an additional year donation.

Enid Loves Trees (ELT) is a fund within the Enid Community Foundation. The Enid Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. As such, all payments are tax deductible contributions to the extent permitted by law. Sponsors are encouraged to seek professional tax advise regarding all contributions.

Enid Loves Trees c/o Enid Community Foundation 123 W. Maine Enid, OK 73701 580.234.3988