Arbor Day Giveaway
Tue February 23, 2021
FREE Seedling Giveaway
Friday, April 30, 2021
Pickup Locations:
- Hummer Park: 10am-1pm
- O'Brien Park: 3-6pm
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED; WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Celebrate Arbor Day by helping to grow the urban canopy in Downers Grove! On April 30, the Downers Grove Park District will provide free seedlings to residents while supplies last. Choose to plant a red oak, swamp white oak or bur oak seedling in your own yard. Planting instructions will be provided. To reserve your seedling and pickup location, please complete the Arbor Day form. Seedling pickup will be available from 10am to 1pm at Hummer Park (4833 Fairview Ave.) and from 3 to 6pm at O'Brien Park (6909 Dunham Rd.). The seedling giveaway is available to Park District residents only.
Here is a list of the trees we have to give away in 2021:
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Red Oak |
Mature Height: 60-75 ft. Mature Width: 60-75 ft. Light Exposure: full to partial sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Swamp White Oak |
Mature Height: 50-60 ft. Mature Width: 50-60 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Bur Oak |
Mature Height: 50 ft. Mature Width: 50 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
HOW TO PLANT A SEEDLING
THANK YOU TO LIVING LANDS & WATERS!
The Downers Grove Park District would like to give a special thank you to Tammy and the crew at Living Lands & Waters for their help and support of our Arbor Day program!
