Trees · Illinois

Village of Skokie Free Parkway Tree Planting

Run by Village of Skokie Public Works Forestry Division

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free parkway tree planted by the Village (formerly 50/50 cost-share)
Who qualifies
Skokie property owners; open to homes, apartment buildings, businesses, schools; the forester must find room in the parkway.
Where
Property owners in the Village of Skokie where the forester finds room in the parkway.
Status
Open. Supplies limited; no end date stated.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request a free tree planted by the Village in the parkway (right-of-way) next to your property, replacing canopy lost to emerald ash borer, and water it for two years.

Requirements

  • Village forester checks parkway has room
  • Choose from a selection of species
  • Agree to water the tree for two years
  • Supplies limited, first come basis

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the parkway tree interest form on the Village page or call Forestry at 847-933-8427
  2. 2Forester inspects the parkway
  3. 3Choose a species
  4. 4Village plants the tree

Timing and deadlines

not published

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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