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Register for a free tree in NYC this Earth Day
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Snag a free tree sampling this Earth Day, thanks to a New York City organization working to make the city more green.
The New York Restoration Project is offering residents the chance to register for a free tree this weekend from several locations in the city. Last year, NYRP distributed 3,500 trees to New Yorkers and tree enthusiasts.
Native tree species to be handed out include American Persimmon, American Plum, Black Cherry, Eastern Redbud, Elderberry, Flowering Dogwood, Highbush Blueberry, Sweetbay Magnolia, Sycamore, Tulip Poplar, Washington Hawthorn, and Witchhazel among others.
The tree giveaway starts on Saturday and continues until May 12. Visit here to register.
Here is the full schedule of this year's tree giveaway:
- Wyckoff House Museum & Council Member Farah Louis — April 20
- Bronx River Alliance — April 20
- Stewards of Ewen Park, Tibbetts Brook Beautification Association, & Kingsbridge Heights Community Center — April 21
- Discovery Community Gardens & New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams — April 21
- RISE Rockaway, Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, the New York Islanders, and National Grid — April 27
- Queens Botanical Garden & Assemblywoman Nily Rozic — April 27
- The Green-Wood Cemetery — April 28
- Bronx Land Trust — April 28
- Red Hook Farms — May 4
- Brooklyn Public Library Brownsville Branch — May 4
- H.E.A.L.T.H. for Youths & Westervelt Family and Community Garden — May 5
- Java Street Community Garden & Council Member Lincoln Restler — May 5
- Brooklyn Public Library Marcy Branch & Council Member Chi Ossé — May 11
- Citizens Fordham Road Branch — May 1
- Citizens Avenue U Branch — May 11
- New York Public Library Westchester Square Branch — May 11
- HELP USA — May 12
- Brotherhood Sister Sol, West Harlem Art Fund & Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine — May 12