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Honor a loved one or commemorate a special event with a tree!

Donating a tree to the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is a unique way to honor a loved one or commemorate a special event while providing a benefit to the whole community!

Interested in donating a tree? Please review the selection of trees and the tree donation policy below. Click on the tree name to learn more. 

Tree Selection 

Magnolia

Example:

  • Southern Magnolia 
  • Sweetbay Magnolia
  

Oak 

Example:

  • Live Oak 
  • Shumard Oak 
  • Southern Red Oak
  

Cypress

Example:

  • Pond Cypress 
  • Bald Cypress
  

Maple

Example:

  • Red Maple
  

Holly 

Example: 

  • American Holly 
  • Yaupon Holly
  

Elm 

Example:

  • Florida Elm 
  • Winged Elm
  

Pine

Example: 

  • Longleaf Pine
  

Tree Donation Policy

  • This policy is designed to enable residents and park users to offer a personal tribute and support Ocala parks by donating a tree or bench. The donation does not entitle the donor to ownership of the particular donated item.
  • Only tree and plaque donations are covered by this policy.
  • Complete funding for the donation must be processed before the commencement of any work. The current donation levels are stated herein. These amounts may be adjusted periodically.
  • A donation period will last five years. Within this time, the Department will replace a tree or bench one time if deemed necessary by City staff.
  • After five years, it is not guaranteed the donated element will be replaced if damaged or missing.
  • Purchasing the dedication plaque is the responsibility of the donor. B-J Trophies & Awards is the required vendor, and they have the template you will need. A maximum of five lines and 30 characters per line is permitted on the dedication plaque. Their phone number is 352-732-2249. Their address is 1735 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL 34470. If donating a tree, a stake is included with the plaque. City staff will install the plaque.
  • All language on plaques is subject to approval by the Department. The vendor will email the information to the Department prior to engraving.
  • The Department retains the right to relocate a donated element at any time. If an element needs to be relocated, the Department will contact the donor to discuss alternative locations; the Department will make the final determination.
  • Donation applications will be reviewed throughout the year; however, trees are only planted in spring and early summer.

Once you have reviewed the tree selection and tree donation policy, complete the electronic tree donation application. 

After you have successfully completed the Tree Donation Application, a representative will reach out