Trees · Alabama
Alabama Forestry Commission Arbor Week Free Seedling Giveaway
Run by Alabama Forestry Commission with Westervelt, Alabama Power and City of Tuscaloosa
SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Free bare-root or containerized seedlings (about 2,000 available in 2026)
- Who qualifies
- Open to the public; no requirements listed
- Where
- Open to the public at Arbor Week events in Tuscaloosa and other Alabama towns.
- Status
- Seasonal. 2026 event held Feb 28; next one expected around Arbor Week 2027, dates not announced.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Pick up free tree seedlings at the annual Arbor Week event and plant them in your yard.
Requirements
- Per-person limit not published
- Species in 2026 included loblolly pine, southern crab apple, pecan, dogwood
How to apply
- 1Attend the giveaway at the Tuscaloosa River Market during Arbor Week (late Feb / early March)
- 2Choose seedlings; on-site experts give planting advice
Timing and deadlines
Same-day pickup
none
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Informational/Upcoming_Events.aspx (official page)
- https://www.wbrc.com/2026/03/02/thousands-seedlings-handed-out-annual-giveaway-tuscaloosa-honor-arbor-week/
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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