Melrose Live Oak Society
- wildflowerscollabo
- Nov 3
- 2 min read
Adopt a Live Oak. Leave a Legacy.
At WildFlowers Music Park in Melrose, Florida, ancient Live Oak trees stretch wide across the landscape—grand, resilient, and deeply rooted in the history of the South. Now, you can help protect them for future generations.
By joining the Melrose Live Oak Society, you’ll support ecological restoration and memorialize your connection to this living land. For a one-time gift of $1,000, you’ll adopt and name a majestic Live Oak tree—and help ensure its vitality for decades to come.
Your Gift Supports:
· Removing invasive plants and vines threatening our ancient trees
· Expert arborist care and surrounding land management
· Creation of permanent signage and artistic memorials
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What You Receive:
· A named tree with a customized plaque and address sign
· A weatherproof box at your tree containing your own writing, poem, story, or artwork
· Digital archiving of your document, with optional online display
· A commemorative T-shirt and invitation to the annual Stroll Through the Oaks
"Adopting a Live Oak" isn’t just a donation—it’s a legacy rooted in love, memory, and care for the land.
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Why Live Oaks?
Live Oaks are Florida’s heritage trees—icons of strength, community, and natural beauty. But even they need care. Vines, invasive trees, and overcrowding can weaken and kill them. Your contribution helps us act before it’s too late.
And with 300+ trees in the park, they also serve as a natural address system—guiding park visitors through the nature sanctuary.
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The Power of Expression
Your adopted tree will hold more than a plaque. It will hold your words, your story, or your vision—shared with others through a protected one-page document in a tube and preserved digitally online. Your contribution becomes a voice for beauty, remembrance, or joy.
We review all documents to ensure they align with our values and remain welcoming to all.
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Interested in Matching a Tree?
Want to make twice the impact? We’re also seeking donors to match each $1,000 gift. Let us know if you’d like to multiply the effect of contributions.
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Future Plans
Once all WildFlowers Live Oaks are adopted, we plan to expand this program—helping care for iconic trees across our region, and planting new ones where needed most.
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Make It Yours
Becoming a member of the Melrose Live Oak Society is simple:
1. Donate $1,000 to WildFlowers Music Park, Inc. – there's fine print to approve
2. Choose your tree (we’ll provide a map).
3. Name the tree, and submit your optional commemorative document.
4. Visit your tree—and return again and again.
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Give Now
Email us with questions at info@wildflowersmusicpark.org
Note: Ten percent of all monetary gifts to WildFlowers Music Park, Inc. are used for administrative purposes – all other funds go directly to a restricted fund for the stated purpose, in this case to protect trees and manage the natural landscape of the 270-acre park.
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