The Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education (HFC), 4945 Horn Road, York, has announced a new initiative to plant 10,000 trees and raise $10,000 this spring. Named the Triple 10K Challenge, the Horn Farm Center's tree planting and fundraising campaign is supported by $10,000 in matching funds and is part of Give Local York, which will occur on Friday, May 7. The HFC invites the greater York community to join the Triple 10K Challenge by donating and volunteering now through the end of May.

As part of its regenerative focus, the HFC is working to transition several acres of farmland into multifunctional riparian buffer landscapes. This spring, in conjunction with Give Local York, the HFC will install a new multifunctional riparian buffer on 6 acres of farmland.

By planting over 17,000 trees by 2022, the organization's goal is to produce food and agroforestry products while protecting the health of local waterways from the Kreutz Creek to the Susquehanna and beyond. This work is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership.

Through a donor, contributions now through the end of May will be matched 100% up to $10,000. Community members can donate at any time at http://www.hornfarmcenter.org/donate. Give Local York will start at 12:01 a.m. on May 7. HFC will accept donations throughout the day until midnight at http://www.givelocalyork.org/organizations/horn-farm-center-for-agricultural-education.

In addition, supporters are invited to visit the HFC from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for its Triple 10K Challenge open house and tree planting event. Visitors are invited to attend and to help plant trees. Two farm tours will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Tree planting participants are asked to bring a mask, a water bottle, and gardening gloves. Light refreshments will be provided. Visitors are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the farm.

For more information, to donate, and to register for the Triple 10K Challenge open house and tree planting event, visit http://www.hornfarmcenter.org/give-local-york/.