FRANKLIN SQUARE The Philadelphia Eagles have joined Once Upon A Nation to help reclaim green space for Philadelphia residents with the revitalization of Franklin Square at 6th and Race Streets.  As part of the Eagles Go Green environmental initiative, new tree plantings have supplemented the trees already in the Square.  Go Green will contribute to new plantings such as 153 shrubs, 34 large trees, and 27 small trees throughout Franklin Square.  In addition, Eagles Owner and President of Eagles Youth Partnership Christina Weiss Lurie joined quarterback A.J. Feeley for an official "greening" by planting some of these new trees in the Square. After three years of planning, Once Upon A Nation completes a $6.5 million renovation of Franklin Square as Philadelphia's newest destination in America's most historic square mile, with new walkways, lighting, and landscaping, as well as a renovated vintage fountain, the brand new Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, Philly Mini-Golf and two playgrounds. "A priority of the Eagles organization is to help make a positive impact on our environmental footprint," said Christina Weiss Lurie, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and president of Eagles Youth Partnership. "Franklin Square will emerge as an attractive green space for all to enjoy and we are proud to facilitate the continued revitalization of Philadelphia's Historic District through Go Green." The Philadelphia Eagles launched the Go Green program in 2003 to introduce green principles, sustainable practices and programs that encourage recycling, using renewable resources and tree planting. TREEVITALIZE The Philadelphia Eagles committed $125,000 to the TreeVitalize partnership, managed by Fairmount Park, to plant 300 trees at 15 elementary schools and five park sites. Philadelphia residents will benefit from the reclaimed green spaces such as Franklin Square Park, located at 6th and Race Streets, where the team planted shrugs and trees. For more information on TreeVitalize, log on to www.treevitalize.net. Philadelphia public elementary schools interested in participating in the TreeVitalize tree planting should contact the Fairmount Park Commission at (215) 683-0220.