Trees for Houston to give away 1,000 free trees at giveaway event tomorrow

Trees for Houston will host its Tree Giveaway event Saturday, Oct. 22, inviting residents to drive through and pick up a free tree.

The local-non profit shared details of the event for those interested. 

“Trees for Houston is loading up our trailers for another tree giveaway,” the organization wrote in a Facebook post. “"We will be giving away 1,000 FREE TREES on Saturday, October 23rd at our future home."

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.—or while supplies last—at 2001 W 34th St. in Houston. Customers are urged to arrive close to 9 a.m. to ensure they receive their first choice of tree.

Species will include American Elm, American Beautyberry, Buttonbush, Loblolly Pine, Pecan, Red Maple, and River Birch. 

Trees For Houston is a local non-profit with a mission to plant, promote and protect trees all over the greater Houston area, according to the organization’s Facebook page. For the last 37 years, Trees For Houston has been focused on planting trees for the benefit of the Houston community, with more than 20,000 trees planted per year.