Tree giveaway rebuilds canopy in derecho paths

Trees Forever is hosting a free tree giveaway to help expand and strengthen the local tree canopy. Trees are free to anyone living in a county in I...

October 31, 2022
10:06 PM

Trees Forever is hosting a free tree giveaway to help expand and strengthen the local tree canopy. Trees are free to anyone living in a county in Iowa or Illinois that was affected by a derecho. The giveaway takes place on Friday, November 4 from 3- 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Clinton Park, located in the 300 block of South Third Street in Clinton. There is a limit of two trees per vehicle and six varieties – Red Oak, Swamp White Oak, Shingle Oak, Bur Oak, Hackberry and Kentucky coffeetree – are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sharon Wren