Orlando residents with a green thumb can receive a free tree next week.
From May 15-17, the City of Orlando will offer free trees as part of Mayor Buddy Dyer’s One Person, One Tree initiative.
People can pick up a tree for their home at the McQuigg Urban Farm or the Englewood Neighborhood Center.
The McQuigg Urban Farm will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 15-17, while the Englewood Neighborhood Center will be open only on May 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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These trees will be available: Turkey Brown Fig, Fruit Cocktail Tree, Saijo Persimmon, and Spring Satin Plumcot.
Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.
The event is in partnership with OUC and the Arbor Day Foundation.
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Click here for more details.
Claim your free tree!🌳Spread the word to all your neighbors and come pick up your free tree. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.
🗓️May 15-17 McQuigg Urban Farm
🗓️May 16 Engelwood Neighborhood Center
⏰1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Visit https://t.co/eVOCJ5Yoz4 for more details. pic.twitter.com/z47OmfbIOq– City of Orlando (@citybeautiful) May 8, 2024
See location maps below:
McQuigg Community Garden
Englewood Neighborhood Center:
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