Trees · California
Canopy South Palo Alto Tree Initiative (Free Yard Tree)
Run by Canopy (nonprofit) with City of Palo Alto
- What you get
- Free tree, installation and up to 3 years of care advice
- Who qualifies
- Residents south of Oregon Expressway in Palo Alto.
- Where
- Residents of Palo Alto south of Oregon Expressway.
- Status
- Waitlist. Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 calendar full; waitlist through the form; current season not confirmed.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Get an arborist consultation and a free front or back yard tree planted by volunteers.
Requirements
- Resident of the area
- Neighborhood planting event
How to apply
- 1Submit the program form on Canopy's free tree signup page (or email the Community Forestry Coordinator)
- 2Consultation up to 30 minutes with a Certified Arborist
- 3Tree planted at neighborhood planting day
Timing and deadlines
not published
Sources
- https://canopy.org/get-involved/tree-signup/ (official page)
- https://canopy.org/our-work/tree-planting/south-palo-alto-tree-initiative/
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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