Washington's Annual Free Tree Giveaway Returns

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The Washington Tree Committee is hosting its annual free tree giveaway event on Saturday, May 9th, starting at 8 a.m. on the east side of the town square. The event, sponsored in part by the Washington Iowa Betterment Foundation, will offer 100 trees to local homeowners in an effort to increase the diversity of tree species in the community.

Why it matters

Tree giveaways are a popular way for cities and towns to promote urban forestry and sustainability by making it easier for residents to plant new trees on their properties. Washington's annual event has become a much-anticipated tradition that helps green the community and combat the loss of tree canopy.

The details

The free tree giveaway will take place on Saturday, May 9th, starting at 8 a.m. on the east side of the Washington town square. There will be 100 trees available, with a limit of one tree per household. Interested residents are encouraged to arrive early, as the trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

• The tree giveaway will take place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026.
• The event will start at 8 a.m. and continue until all 100 trees are distributed.

What’s next

Residents interested in receiving a free tree should arrive at the Washington town square before 8 a.m. on May 9th to ensure they have the best chance of getting one of the 100 available trees.