Arkansas Free Tree Program: Locations and Dates Revealed

Get ready for the 5th annual Free Tree Fridays as this program from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture starts this Friday, March 21, and goes on through April 25 at different locations throughout the state.

This is our chance to get free tree bare root seedlings that are native to our area. These tree species have been picked specifically to different areas of Arkansas to ensure the trees will flourish and thrive for years to come.

Kristine Kimbro, Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator said in a press release,

Free Tree Fridays is a way to raise awareness about the benefits of trees and encourage more people to plant them in their communities. This event has grown over the years, and we are excited to continue offering Arkansans the opportunity to plant native trees in their own backyards.

Trees not only bring beauty to our yards but they also give us wonderful shade in the summer months that can actually help keep our homes cooler. They also provide shelter and food for wildlife.

What Kinds of Trees Will be Given Away in Arkansas on Free Tree Fridays?

There will be a selection of young native Arkansas trees that will be handed out on Fridays, including Cherrybark Oak, Eastern Redbud Persimmon, Red mulberry, River Birch and Shumard Oak. When you come to one of these events you will be able to take home up to five free bare-root seedlings while supplies last.

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Here is the list of locations and dates for the Free Tree Fridays more locations could be added so be sure to stay up to date at the Urban and Community Forestry website.

All locations and dates listed below will begin at 11 AM and run until 1 PM or until all trees are gone.

March 21

Wynne at Wynne Fire Department
1111 Falls Blvd., Wynne

Mt. Ida at Montgomery County Fairgrounds
248 Fairgrounds Rd., Mt. Ida

Ashdown at Horatio State Bank
110 Main St., Ashdown

Morrilton at Harps
1626 E Harding St.,
Morrilton

Rogers/Bentonville at Northwest Arkansas Community College
3201 SE NWACC Blvd, Bentonville

Osceola at Mississippi County NRCS Office
3137 W Keiser Ave., Osceola,

March 28

Redfield at Redfield City Park
Huck Finn Blvd., Redfield

Warren, at Warren City Park
400 West Church St., Warren

Hatfield at Hatfield Auditorium
117 Cemetery Rd., Hatfield

Hot Springs at Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs

Greers Ferry at Greers Ferry City Hall
8739 Edgemont Road, Greers Ferry

Pocahontas at American Made General Store
1100 Pace Rd., Pocahontas

April 4

Magnolia at Southern AR University 
SAU Story Arena Parking Lot, 1015 Hwy 82 Bypass West Magnolia.

Marion at Marion Recreational Complex
3821 Complex Rd. Marion

White Hall at Tractor Supply Company
6903 Sheridan Rd, White Hall

Dierks at Arkansas Forestry Division Office
106 Forestry Dr., Dierks

Sheridan at Old Mad Butcher Parking Lot
815 Rock St., Sheridan

Arkadelphia at Clark County NRCS Office
640 6th St., Arkadelphia.

Highfill at Highfill City Park
180 NW Main St., Highfill.

Fairfield Bay at Fairfield Bay Lions Club
365 Dave Creek Pkwy, Fairfield Bay

Jonesboro at Earle Bell Community Center
1212 S Church St., Jonesboro

April 11

Stuttgart at Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce
507 South Main St, Stuttgart

Hampton at Calhoun County Courthouse
309 W. Main St.

Texarkana at Old Tyme Burger Shoppe
1205 Arkansas Blvd, Texarkana.

De Queen at Bailey Discount Building Supply
880 E Collin Raye Dr., De Queen

Malvern at Hot Spring County NRCS Office
2300 Leopard Ln., Malvern
Little Flock at Little Flock City Hall
1500 Little Flock Dr., Little Flock

Casa at Casa Community Center
114 S Maple St. Casa, AR 72025,

Paragould at Paragould City Hall
301 West Court St., Paragould.

April 18

Mountain Home at Baxter County Extension Office
3 East 9th St. Mountain Home

Rison at Pioneer Village, Cleveland County Extension Service

April 25

Monticello at UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
111 University Court, Monticello

Goshen at Goshen Community Building
244 Clark St. Goshen

Little Rock at Arkansas Department of Agriculture
1 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock

Trumann at Trumann City Hall
825 Hwy 463 North, Trumann