Prince George's County Champion Tree Tour

See and learn about Prince George’s tallest residents on M-NCPPC’s and Prince George’s County Champion Tree Tour on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning at the Prince George’s County Equestrian Center at 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro.

Registration is $20 and seating is limited to 60 people.  Participants must RSVP by Friday, Oct. 19 by sending the check to Prince George’s County Forestry Board , Attn: Steve Darcey , 5301 Marlboro Race Track Rd. #100 , Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Please include your contact info, phone number and email, with your check.

Those who register for the tour will get a guided bus tour of 10 to 11 champion trees, noted for their height, spread and canopy.  The national champion American Holly will be included in the tour as well as the state champion Swamp White Oak and Persimmon.   They will also receive a copy of the new Prince George’s County Tree Champion book along with a willow oak seedling.