JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – To celebrate Arbor Day, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture will hand out free seedlings to residents between March 20 and April 24 during its sixth annual Free Tree Fridays.
Up to five free bare root seedlings are available per person. This year’s species include pecan, sycamore, overcup oak and Shumard oak.
Events are planned statewide from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., including the following locations in Northeast Arkansas:
- April 3, Paragould City Hall, 301 W. Court St. in Paragould
- April 3, Greers Ferry City Hall, 8739 Edgemont Rd. in Greers Ferry
- April 10, American Made General Store, 1100 Pace Rd. in Pocahontas
- April 17, Hightower Park & Amphitheater, 1323 E. Broadway Ave. in West Memphis
- April 24, Baxter County Extension, 5 E. 9th St. in Mountain Home
For a full list of locations, visit the Arkansas Department of Agriculture…