Tree Giveaway
Saturday, April 16th, noon to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 16th, noon to 2:00 p.m.
Reserve a free tree online (one per address) and pick it up on April 16th at Compost for Brooklyn in Kensington.
Choose the one you want from among these types of trees: Serviceberry, Eastern Redbud, American Plum, and River Birch.
To qualify for a tree, you have to agree to
- plant the tree in one of the five boroughs,
- keep it properly watered and maintained, and
- plant it in the ground in a front yard, back yard, community garden, community center, or schoolyard; do not plant it on a street, in a city park, in a planter or container, or on a terrace, balcony, or roof.
To claim your tree and take it away, arrive at Compost for Brooklyn by noon. A tree will be considered unclaimed if the person who reserved it has not picked it up by 1:00.
Any trees that are not claimed will be given away between 1:00 and 2:00 on a first-come, first served basis to anyone who shows up. Trees that nobody reserved will also be given away.
Online registration for the American Plum is full, but a limited number of them will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. If American Plum is the best tree for your space, arrive early and wait on the walk-up line in hopes of getting one.
The day before the event, you will be notified via a final confirmation e-mail if your application has been approved.
Event details are subject to change. Check here for any changes before showing up.
Location
Compost for Brooklyn
Newkirk Avenue and E. 8th Street
Kensington
https://compostforbrooklyn.org