08/27/2026
🌳 $250,000 Grant Award to Bring More Trees & Education to Horse Cave and Munfordville! 🌳
The American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA) is excited to announce it has received a $250,000 Urban and Community Forestry Grant through the USDA in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Forestry.
The funding is part of $1.68 million awarded to 16 Kentucky communities and organizations to plant trees, support forestry efforts, and increase public awareness about the benefits of urban forestry—especially in underserved communities.
🌱 What’s coming to Horse Cave & Munfordville?
• New tree plantings throughout both communities
• Community education and special events
• Opportunities to learn about native trees and eliminating invasive plants
📅 Thursday, September 24 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. CDT
📍 Hart County Public Library
Join Hart County Forester James Baunch for a community conversation about trees, including the benefits of native trees, controlling invasive plants, and other tree-related topics.
👉 Bring your questions and join the conversation!
