The City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Forestry Division announced on April 9 that residents will have several chances to receive free tree seedlings as part of the annual Arbor Day celebration.
The program aims to encourage community involvement in urban forestry and provide a memorable experience for families. By distributing tree seedlings, the city supports efforts to enhance its urban tree canopy.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 10, Grand Junction residents can sign up for the Seedling Delivery Program. According to the city, members of the Forestry Board and community volunteers will deliver seedlings directly to residents’ homes on Tuesday, April 21. The delivery program is limited to the first 200 residents within city limits, with requests filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents may choose from a selection of available species.
“We encourage residents to act quickly as the number of seedlings available is limited and residents look forward to this popular program every year,” said City Forester and Open Space Supervisor Rob Davis. “This unique program creates a memorable tree-planting experience for families and is a great way to commemorate Arbor Day. Delivering seedlings to encourage tree planting throughout the community also supports and celebrates the City’s beautiful and important urban tree canopy.” Community members interested in volunteering with sorting or delivering trees on April 21 are encouraged by organizers to contact forestry@gjcity.org.
For those who do not participate in the delivery program, additional seedlings will be distributed during Southwest Arbor Fest at Lincoln Park beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 25. This option allows up to two trees per household while supplies last.
Residents seeking more information are advised by officials to contact the city’s Forestry Division via email or phone.
