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Axios
14-02-2025
- General
- Axios
Free Tiny Tree program returns
The Tiny Trees Giveaway Program began taking this year's orders on Monday. Catch up fast: The annual program is designed to grow DSM's urban canopy by giving city residents up to five free trees. The intrigue: Program organizers change the types offered yearly, with nut and fruit trees recently being added to the mix. Persimmon trees were the most popular giveaway in 2024 and are the only species that returns from last year's list. Zoom in: Shade varieties available this year include blackgum, chestnut oak, shellbark hickory and bald cypress. Ornamental offerings include flowering dogwood, persimmon, serviceberry and elderberry. Norway spruces, a fast-growing evergreen, are also available. What's next: Orders will be taken until April 18 or when inventory is depleted. Tree pickups are Saturday, April 26, at Polk County River Place, 8am-noon.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tiny Trees giveaway program applications now open
DES MOINES, Iowa – Despite the frigid temperatures the city of Des Moines is already preparing for Spring. Des Moines residents can now place their orders for up to five free tree seedlings to plant on their own property. Homeowners have until April 18th or when supplies run out to place their orders. Snowmobilers rejoice at winter's first major snowfall Each year since the program's inception in 2017, Des Moines Forestry has given away thousands of trees through its Tiny Trees Giveaway Program. The program helps promote the growth of the City's urban tree canopy. The city is offering several varieties this year including: Blackgum Chestnut Oak Shellbark Hickory Bald Cypress Flowering Dogwood American Persimmon Serviceberry Elderberry Norway Spruce See tree care details and planting tips on the city's webpage. Pickup is on Saturday, April 26th, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Polk County River Place parking lot. If you're interested in volunteering during the pickup day you'll receive five bonus Tiny Trees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
