2020 Spring Tree Giveaway
The City of Bentonville is hosting its nineteenth consecutive tree giveaway on Saturday, April 18, 2020. The goal of the giveaway is to increase the city’s overall tree canopy on residential property (commercial property is not eligible for this program), promote a healthier environment and improve the physical appearance and visual character of the built environment.
The giveaway is made possible by the City’s Tree & Landscape Advisory Committee, the Bentonville Parks Conservancy, Steuart Walton, and the Walton Family Foundation.
Trees for Bentonville Residents
Trees are available to Bentonville residents only. Only those residents that live inside the City limits qualify for the tree giveaway. The limit is two trees per household.
Right Tree, Right Place
Do not plant trees under or near powerlines. When the tree grows, the City will need to remove it to prevent obstruction or access to the powerline. Check out The Right Tree in the Right Place information from the Arbor Day Foundation.
Pre-registration
Enables participants to receive advance residency verification and advance tree reservation.
Pre-registration Link: to pre-register, please click on the link below, which will take you to SignUpGenius -https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAAAF23A3FB6-2020
Non Pre-Registration Option
For those that do not or could not pre-register because the sign up is full or because the desired tree species is reserved, there will be trees available at the giveaway that are first come, first serve. Bring your ID with name and Bentonville address AND your City of Bentonville utility bill with name and address.
Event Details (Rain or Shine!)
When: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Where: Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Circle
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Available Tree Species Include (subject to change): 3 gallon Bald Cypress, 3 gallon Pin Oak, 5 gallon Rebud, 3 gallon Red Maple.
At the end of the event (approximately 10:05 am), ALL remaining trees not picked up or taken will be available on a first come, first serve basis to any Bentonville resident. The trees will be given away in the most fair way possible, determined by the number of remaining trees and number of people in line.
Social Distancing: Due to COVID-19, we are working on how to set up the event to limit person to person interaction, including the 10 person rule. Details pending.
Tree Giveaway Notification List
To be added to the tree giveaway notification email list, please fill out this short form. Please be aware that this does NOT pre-register you for the tree giveaway.
City Staff Contact / Questions
Please contact Danielle Semsrott, AICP, Senior Planner, via email or phone at (479) 271-6827.
