The Woodlands’ Annual Arbor Day Tree Give-Away set for January 25

The Woodlands’ annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway is set for Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park, located at 6055 Creekside Forest Drive in The Woodlands, TX 77389. The Woodlands celebrates its 49^th year of giving away seedlings to residents, making it one of the longest-standing community traditions. 

This year’s event is produced by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department with support from Howard Hughes, CenterPoint Energy and Waste Management. 

Twelve varieties of native trees are available and will be categorized into overstory and understory trees. Overstory trees comprise the upper layer of the forest and typically reach heights greater than 60 feet at maturity. The selection of overstory trees includes Loblolly Pine, Sweetbay Magnolia, Shumard Oak, White Oak, Willow Oak and Black Walnut. Understory trees range from 8 to 50 feet and are generally more shade-tolerant. These smaller varieties include Black Cherry, Flowering Dogwood, Witch Hazel, Eastern Redbud, Buttonbush and False Indigo.   

All these native seedlings benefit local wildlife. Flowering varieties provide nectar for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Berry-producing trees offer small mammals and birds a source of food. All are critical hosts for beneficial insects.   

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Residents are encouraged to plant trees on their property, in community open space reserves, and in forest preserves on Township property. 

This is a free event for residents of The Woodlands. Attendees are advised to bring a reusable bag to help transport seedlings. Supplies are limited. For more information, please contact enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or visit thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/arborday. 

Source: The Woodlands Township

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