We are excited to announce a special opportunity to bring nature into your backyard! On Sat November 2nd, starting at 9 a.m., the Delaware Botanic Gardens will host a free native tree giveaway as part of the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI). This collaborative effort, led by DNREC and the Delaware Forest Service, aims to promote environmental sustainability by increasing tree coverage across Delaware. Don’t miss your chance to receive a free tree for your home or community!

Event Details

  • Date & Time: November 2nd, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m.

  • Location: Delaware Botanic Gardens: On arrival drive into the main entrance of The Delaware Botanic Gardens at 30220 Piney Neck Rd, Dagsboro, and park up at the car park. Meet our staff and volunteers who will assist you in selecting the tree species of your choice.

  • Who Can Participate: Open to all Delaware residents. Each vehicle will receive free trees. No purchase is necessary, optional garden entry is $15 per person, and 16 and under are free. Members are admitted free.

  • Availability: The giveaway will continue until all 250 trees have been distributed. Be sure to arrive early, as trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Species:

    • Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) – 1 gallon pot

    • Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) – 3 gallon pot

    • White Oak (Quercus alba) – 3 gallon pot

    • River Birch (Betula nigra) – 1 gallon pot

    • River Birch (Betula nigra) – 3 gallon pot

    • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) – 1 gallon pot

    • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) – 3 gallon pot

    • Red Maple (Acer rubrum) – 1 gallon pot

    • Red Maple (Acer rubrum) – 3 gallon pot

    • Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) – 1 gallon pot

    • Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) – 3 gallon pot

    • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) – 1 gallon pot

    • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) – 3 gallon pot