Here’s How to Get a Free Tree Sapling in Daviess County to Celebrate National Arbor Day

The Daviess County Conservation District celebrates Arbor Day every year by giving away tree saplings to members of the community. Anyone and everyone in the area is invited to come and pick up a free native species to plant.

Why Do We Celebrate Arbor Day?

Always the last Friday of April, the first known Arbor Day took place in 1872.  It was recorded that almost one million trees were planted that day.  Ever since, it has been tradition to plant a tree on Arbor Day in memory of someone special.  Schools also take the opportunity to teach kids about trees and the importance of taking care of the natural world around us.

The Daviess County Conservation District

The Daviess County Conservation District is an organization that advocates for preserving nature and inviting kids to participate in outdoor fun and learning. They host fun fishing and camping events, workshops to learn about farming, and this tree giveaway is always hugely popular.

When is the 2025 Annual Tree Sapling Giveaway?

The giveaway is at Yellow Creek Park, on Thursday, April 24th, and begins promptly at 8 AM.  It will last until 3 PM or until the trees are all gone, which tends to happen very quickly.  If you're in need of a tree to plant, organizers of the event encourage you to show up early to get in line. There is a limit of ten trees per person.

Here are the types of trees you can choose from. I love a Dogwood tree and White Pine comes in handy for fresh greenery at Christmas time.

Which one do you think you'll plant?

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