Several metro area cities have partnered with Trees Atlanta to get FREE trees to homeowners who’d like more shade in their front yards. If you live in one of the areas listed below, you can sign up now for fall planting season.
UPDATE ON 2-12-2022 — According to Trees Atlanta, there are still a few trees left, and you may be able to sign up now if you missed this opportunity last fall.
Once you’ve chosen a tree variety and planting location, a staffer or volunteer from Trees Atlanta will come out to plant your tree after the planting season begins in October.
There are several varieties of canopy trees to choose from, and they vary by city. You can see your options here for whichever area you live in.
You are eligible if you are a resident of:
- Atlanta
- Brookhaven
- Chamblee
- Decatur
- Doraville
- Sandy Springs
- Unincorporated Dekalb County
Don’t know which kind of tree is best for you? Just contact Trees Atlanta for a free consultation.
Note that there is a $25 application fee in some areas. These include:
- Chamblee
- Decatur
- Unincorporated Dekalb
You can submit your request for free trees easily online. The number of trees you’re eligible for depends on where you live. Make sure you carefully review the list of restrictions and your obligations, if you participate.
According to Trees Atlanta, there are many benefits to having a tree (or 2 or 3) in your front yard. The cooling shade can reduce your air conditioning bills, and can also help to mitigate winter weather.
You may also be interested in:
- The Dragon Con Parade in downtown Atlanta
- The Piedmont Park Arts Festival
- The Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park
- Doggy Con Pageant & Costume Contest in Woodruff Park
- Marietta Art in the Park Festival on Labor Day Weekend
- Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park
More ways to get free trees
And if you don’t live in one of these participating communities, you may be able to get a free tree through the Community Canopy program. Just enter your address to see if you’re eligible.
If you buy a $15 membership to the Arbor Day Foundation, you can get ten free trees for your yard. (These will almost certainly be small trees.) Choose from canopy trees, flowering trees, or trees chosen for autumn color.
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