One of the City of Sarasota’s most popular events is back: On Saturday, April 18, city residents are invited to participate in a tree giveaway from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Participants can select one of 200 juvenile free trees provided by the city while supplies last. Species include:
- Live oak
- Orange geiger
- Southern magnolia
- Royal Palm
- Crape myrtle
- Green buttonwood
- Winged elm
- Hass avocado
- Mango
The event is a celebration of Earth Day and part of the The Bay’s Good to Be Green Months. Trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to city residents while supplies last, and arborists will be on-site to offer guidance on selecting the right tree, choosing an ideal location and caring for it. Proof of City residency will be required in order to participate. A valid Florida driver’s license, ID card, or city utility bill with a City of Sarasota address will be accepted.
Trees for the event were paid for by the city’s Tree Mitigation Fund, which collects a portion of tree removal permit dollars to be used for urban canopy programs like this one…