LITTLE ROCK – In recognition of National Arbor Day, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is hosting giveaways of bare root seedlings at various locations across the state each Friday from March 18 through April 29.
“Adding trees to your yard or to a community forest is beneficial to all Arkansans, and Spring is an excellent time to plant trees,” said Kristine Kimbro, Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for the Forestry Division. “With these giveaways celebrating Arbor Day, we hope to provide all Arkansans with access to the many benefits trees provide.”
Following is a listing of giveaway locations and times currently scheduled:
Friday, March 25
Dardanelle – Wal-Mart, 1172 AR-7: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Clarksville – The Peach Pit, 101 McConnell Drive: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Marshall – Between Los Aztecas/Marshall Milling True Value, 234 Highway 65: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday, April 1
Trumann – City Administration Office, 825 Highway 463 North: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wynne – Wynne Fire Department, 1111 Falls Boulevard: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Midway – Forestry Division Office, 5312 Highway 126 North, Gassville, AR: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Morrilton – Wal-Mart, 1621 North Business 9: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Pocahontas – American Made General Store, 1100 Pace Road: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, April 8
Monette – City Hall Parking Lot, 119 North Edmonds: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Texarkana – Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 East 50th Street: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Pine Bluff – Home & Garden Show, 420 North Blake Street: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Friday, April 15
Berryville – Berryville Square, Fountain Park: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monticello – University of Arkansas at Monticello Forestry Building Parking Lot, 110 University Court: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nashville – City Park, 1301 West Johnson Street: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Yellville – Crooked Creek Conservation District, 302 E 4th Street: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Little Rock – Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural Resources Drive: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, April 22
Fayetteville – Wilson Park, 675 Park Avenue: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Searcy – Lowe’s, 3701 East Race Avenue: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sheridan – Mad Butcher, 815 Rock Street: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hot Springs – Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Avenue: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Osceola – Natural Resources Conservation Service Office, 3137 West Keiser Avenue: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Magnolia – Southern Arkansas University Story Arena, 1015 Highway 82 Bypass West: 10 a.m. – 1p.m.
Redfield – Baseball Park, 618 Huck Finn Boulevard: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, April 29
Warren – Warren City Park, 404 West Church Street: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pine Bluff – Pine Bluff High School, 711 West 11th Avenue: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Casa – City Hall, 3587 AR-10: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
DeQueen – Bailey Discount Lumber, 880 East Collin Raye Drive: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Siloam Springs – Liberty Parking Lot, 205 East Jefferson Street: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stuttgart – Stuttgart Chamber Pavilion, 507 S. Main Street: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jonesboro – Earle Bell Community Center, 1212 S. Church Street: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Species will vary by location, but all are native Arkansas trees.
Additional locations may be added. Visit agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/urban-community-forestry/free-tree-friday/ for giveaway locations and times or contact Kristine Kimbro at [email protected]
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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