Planting & Caring for a New Tree
How to get a Free Tree?
As part of our Cooling Minnesota Communities program, Great River Greening will be distributing free trees to eligible residents in Brooklyn Center, Faribault, Owatonna, and St. Paul. These trees have the power to cool your home, lower your energy costs, and improve the health and beauty of your neighborhood!
Eligibility:
Before signing up to receive a free tree, take a few minutes to think through the following:
Eligibility: Do I live in an eligible area?
Due to the requirements of our grant funding, we can only provide free trees to residents of eligible areas. To see if you live in an eligible area, please check your address here. If you need assistance checking your address, you can contact Ollin Montes, omontes@greatrivergreening.org.
Permissions: Am I allowed to plant the tree in the area I’m interested in?
Some municipalities regulate tree planting and pruning activities, so check your city’s local laws to confirm that you are allowed to plant in your desired location. If you’re a renter, you’ll want to talk to the property owner and get permission to plant before requesting a tree.
Fit for a tree? Is the area you want to plant the best spot for a tree to live a long and happy life?
Consider the spot’s proximity to buildings, power lines, other trees/vegetation and how that compares to the mature size of a new tree. You should also note how much sunlight the spot gets and if it will be easy for you to access to water your new tree.
Next Tree Giveaway: Thursday, May 28th St. Paul
Please complete this form to confirm your eligibility to receive a free tree, rank your preferred species, and submit your request.
Funding for this project provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service through the Urban and Community Forestry Program. USDA and Great River Greening are equal opportunity providers and employers.
Photos courtesy of Phil Davies and Great River Greening.