In honor of Arbor Day, the Arkansas Forestry Division is holding “Free Tree Fridays”

Little Rock, Arkansas – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is assisting Arkansans to plant a seed for their future as National Arbor Day approaches in April.

From March 17 through April 28, the agency will be giving away bare root seedlings at locations across the state for “Free Tree Fridays.”

“Adding trees to your yard or to a community forest is beneficial to all Arkansans, and Spring is an excellent time to plant trees,” Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for the Forestry Division, Kristine Kimbro, said.

All seedlings will be native Arkansas hardwoods, though the species will vary depending on the site. Three seedlings will be given away to each participant on a first-come, first-served basis.

“With these Arbor Day celebration giveaways, we hope to provide all Arkansans with access to the many benefits trees provide,” Kimbro said.

The following places and times are currently set aside for the giveaway:

March 17
• Little Rock – Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural Resources Drive: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Osceola – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Office, 3137 W. Keiser Avenue: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

March 24
• Morrilton – Wal-Mart, 1621 S. Business 9: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

March 31
• Walnut Ridge – Lawrence County Extension Office, 1100 W. Main Street: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Pocahontas – American Made General Store, 1100 Pace Road: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Wynne – Wynne Fire Department, 1111 Falls Boulevard: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

April 7
• Batesville – Riverside Park, 1770 Chaney Drive: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Hot Springs – Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Avenue: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Greenbrier – Greenbrier City Hall, 11 Wilson Farm Road: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

April 14
• Warren – Warren City Park, 400 W. Church Street, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Alma – Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

April 21
• Sheridan – The Mad Butcher, 815 Rock Street: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Over the month, more locations ought to be added.

Visit Agriculture.Arkansas.gov for more details.