On Saturday, April 27, at the John Paul II Square, more Ełk families planted trees as part of the ecological event "One Child – One Tree". A total of 50 teenage trees were planted, including lime trees, oaks, maples, hornbeams and chestnut trees. The planting took place as a continuation of the launched in 2023. The event was attended by the Mayor of Ełk, Tomasz Andrukiewicz.

Participants of the event received certificates and commemorative plaques.

The ecological initiative has met with great interest Residents. The aim of the action is to symbolically commemorate the birth of his child, by planting a tree in the urban space as a family. Each tree has a dedicated name plate with the date of birth Child. The growing trees will be a testimony to a unique event – the birth of a child, creating history for future generations.

A total of 150 trees were planted near the river as part of the first edition of the campaign Elk.

In the autumn, another edition of the campaign is planned, this time in a different location of Ełk.

Participation in the campaign is free of charge.

The partner of the campaign is Koma.