Hey, Athens, Go Climb A Tree

Go climb a tree. All you need is a reservation.

Athens Clarke County is staging a guided tree climbing in Bishop Park on November 5 as part of the 2011 Tree Fair. Anyone age six to 82 is eligible to take to the air in one of the park’s mature oaks. The cost for the climb is $15 per person, or $25 for two climbers in the same family.

The 20-year-old company Dancing with Trees will help guide people into the tree tops. Dancing with Trees specializes in recreational tree climbing.

Only 40 climbing spots are available, so contact the Athens Clarke County forester   soon if you wish to gain a new, elevated perspective.

Also, you can order one of several baby trees  to plant yourself for a nominal amount, $10 or $15. The kinds of trees available include Eastern Redbud, Blackgum, and Swamp White Oak, among others.

And you can learn how to plant, mulch and care for your tree.

.The money from the sale of trees will benefit the Athens Clarke County Community Tree Council.