Environment, Events

Say ‘Yes, Please!’ for Free Trees This Spring

Public Information Office

January 2, 2019
2:44 pm

The City of Rockville plans to mark Earth Month in April by giving away 300 trees to celebrate its 30th consecutive year receiving a Tree City USA designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation.

The “300 for the 30th” giveaway will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. City of Rockville residents, including homeowners, homeowners’ associations and nonprofits will be able to choose up to two free trees, from among a selection of large shade trees and small flowering trees. City staff will provide tree planting demonstrations and advice for caring for trees, and the city will hold a ceremony celebrating Arbor Day and three decades as a Tree City USA.

Sign up to receive a free tree, at www.rockvillemd.gov/freetree .

Not sure if you live within the city limits and are eligible for free trees? Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/maps and enter your address in the Address and Residency Check map.

This article has been updated.

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