Most New Yorkers do not need a reason to want to plant a tree in New York City this holiday season because we know how important one million new trees are to sustaining the health and beauty of our city. But for those of you who need a few more reasons, here is MillionTreesNYC’s Top 10 List:
10. Seriously ”“ you can’t buy your in-laws a fruitcake every year.
9. Did you know that gifting a tree is 100% tax deductible? Believe me ”“ that’s the only thing that will make your accountant happy this year.
8. Trees reduce air pollutants and help us breathe better. Now you can really shout from the top of your lungs “Happy New Year!”
7. Grandma got run over by a reindeer? We’re sorry to hear that. Plant a tree in her memory.
6. Don’t waste paper by sending those sappy holiday cards; plant a sapling tree instead!
5. If you put a tree in your house this season, give back by planting a tree in NYC.
4. Street trees provide New York City $27 million in energy savings. So go nuts ”“ throw another string of lights on the house!
3. You want to know the real miracle this season? Avoid the crowds on 34th Street by gifting a tree online.
2. Show New York City that a friend or family member is “one in a million” by planting one of our million trees as their holiday gift.
And the number one reason you should gift a tree this holiday season…
1. Where will your loved one put that partridge if you don’t plant a pear tree?
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- With this contribution, you will receive: A festively packaged, personalized certificate ”“ signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Bette Midler ”“ that is ready to place in your office grab bag or in a loved one’s stocking.
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Is it actually signed by her… or a mimeograph of her signature I wonder…
I would think she’d take the time to sign it…..