Trick or Tree Giveaway 2022

Lincoln neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. are experiencing a mass tree decline with the removal of ash trees due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department analyzed available data and found there are large low to moderate income residential areas in Northeast and Northwest Lincoln that have been hit hard by EAB. The focus of this event is getting trees into the hands of owner-occupied homes where households may not have the disposable income to purchase a private tree.

To help get trees planted in these high need neighborhoods, Lincoln Parks and Recreation has selected Mahoney Park as the site of the 2022 Tree Distribution on Saturday, October 22 at 8 am. Trees will be available for pick up in a drive-thru style event. Trees have been selected because of their suitability to the local climate and information on selecting, planting and maintaining your tree will be available.  A drive through tree planting demonstration will be available in the north parking lot as you leave with your tree.  

Trick or Tree 2022 is funded by grants made available through the Community Tree Recovery through the Arbor Day Foundation, Lincoln Rotary South Club, and Lincoln Parks Foundation.  

Important things to know:

• First-come, first-served! The tree giveaway at Mahoney Park will begin promptly at 8 a.m., but we recommend arriving early to ensure tree availability. Gates will open at 7 a.m. and trees will not be distributed until 8 a.m.
• Limited stock!  The first 250 cars will receive a tree.  Visit Tree Giveaway site for information about the varieties of trees available.
• Plan ahead! Please plan to have a space to hold a 6-foot-tall tree in a 3 gallon container. Trees and containers can be laid gently on their side during transport.
• Contact Free event! This is strictly a drive-thru style event and asks patrons to not leave their vehicle. Staff and volunteers will load trees into your vehicle.
• Get educated on trees! There will be an opportunity to park vehicles at the tree planting demonstration site. 

 

For more information about this giveaway, including species of trees available, visit Tree Giveaway site.

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