Atlanta Hawks Participate in Trees Atlanta Project

Atlanta Hawks players Kirk Hinrich, Jason Collins and Pape Sy joined Atlanta Flames alumnus Dan Bouchard and staff volunteers from the Hawks, Thrashers, Philips Arena and The Home Depot for a tree mulching project in and around Vine City as part of the organization’s “Follow Our LEED” sustainability initiative.Through the Hawks’ “Threes for Trees” program presented by The Home Depot, a donation will be made to Trees Atlanta for every three-pointer made by the Hawks during the 2010-11 season.

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized citizens group dedicated to protecting and improving Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving and educating. Atlanta has lost 65% of its tree cover since the mid-70’s and since 1985, Trees Atlanta has planted and distributed more than 75,000 trees.