NOLA Tree Project Offers 700 Free Trees at Giveaway Event

The largest tree giveaway of the season aims to replace trees lost during Hurricane Katrina.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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NOLA Tree Project is hosting its biggest tree giveaway event of the year, the SUPER Big TREEsy Giveaway, on Saturday, February 28th. The event will offer 700 free trees to residents across the Greater New Orleans region, with a selection of 40 different species available. In addition, the organization will be selling citrus and fruit trees from Becnel's nursery, including specialty varieties like Hass avocado and Arbequina olive.

Why it matters

The NOLA Tree Project's mission is to replace the 100,000 trees lost during Hurricane Katrina, and this giveaway event is a significant step towards that goal. Trees provide numerous benefits to communities, including cooling neighborhoods, managing stormwater, and building a healthier, more resilient environment.

The details

The SUPER Big TREEsy Giveaway will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 28th, at the Pitot House in New Orleans. Residents from Orleans and surrounding parishes can pick up one free tree per household. The optimum time to plant trees is during the cooler seasons from October to March, as this allows the trees to establish a strong root system before the warmer, drier months.

  • The SUPER Big TREEsy Giveaway will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The event runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The players

NOLA Tree Project

A non-profit organization dedicated to replacing the 100,000 trees lost during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

Entergy

An energy company that is partnering with NOLA Tree Project and the Arbor Day Foundation to present the SUPER Big TREEsy Giveaway.

Arbor Day Foundation

A non-profit conservation and education organization that is collaborating with NOLA Tree Project and Entergy on the tree giveaway event.

Becnel's Nursery

A local nursery that will be selling citrus and fruit trees, including specialty varieties, at the giveaway event.

Connie Uddo

The executive director of NOLA Tree Project.

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What they’re saying

“This is one of our most exciting TREEsy events yet. Planting trees is a simple, powerful way residents can strengthen their neighborhoods, cool their blocks, manage stormwater and build a healthier, more resilient New Orleans.”

— Connie Uddo, Executive Director, NOLA Tree Project (myneworleans.com)

What’s next

Upcoming giveaway dates and volunteer opportunities for the next planting season will be announced in Fall 2026 on nolatreeproject.org.

The takeaway

The NOLA Tree Project's SUPER Big TREEsy Giveaway is a significant step towards their goal of replacing the 100,000 trees lost during Hurricane Katrina. By providing 700 free trees to residents, the organization is helping to build a healthier, more resilient New Orleans through the power of urban forestry.