EVENT UPDATE: We’ve had a great response for both the Buford and Covington giveaways! If you pre-registered, you have a tree on hold for you. Unfortunately, we won’t have any trees available for walk-ups. Be sure to SIGN UP to receive notices on any future GWF tree giveaways.
Native Tree Giveaways in Buford and Covington
Saturday, February 28
10am – Noon
THE COVINGTON AND BUFORD GIVEAWAYS ARE FULL.
Our Native Tree Giveaway is almost here! On Saturday, February 28, we’ll continue our 90 Years of Conservation celebrations by giving away 90 native trees at Mill Creek Nature Center in Buford and 90 at Alcovy Conservation Center in Covington. The giveaways are part of a greater effort of the Georgia Tree Council to increase Georgia’s urban tree canopy. Urban trees help reduce heat, improve air quality, decrease stormwater runoff, and provide habitat for wildlife.
Residents of Gwinnett and Newton Counties are encouraged to participate — but be sure to pre-register for one of the locations to secure your tree. Those who pre-register can pick up at their designated location (look for an email with more details.) Event is rain or shine.
Trees will be in 1– to 3- gallon containers. Native species were selected to support long-term canopy growth and wildlife habitat, with options such as redbuds, dogwoods, magnolias, and oaks. Pre-registered participants can request their first, second, and third preferences, and we’ll do our best to send you home with a tree of your choice. Resources are available online, and staff and volunteers will be on site to help you choose the right tree for your property.
ONLY 1 TREE PER PERSON. NO MORE THAN 2 PER HOUSEHOLD.
Resources from the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tree Council:
TREE PLANTING INFORMATION:
Georgia Tree Owners Manual
How to Plant Trees – A Homeowner’s Guide
How to Plant a Containerized Tree
SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS:
White Oak – Quercus alba
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipera
Little Gem Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’)
American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
Eastern Redbud (Cercus canadensis)
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Princess’) – UGA CAES
Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana ‘Burkii’) – US Forest Service
Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’) – NC Extension