Trees · Kentucky

Covington Arbor Day (Linden Day) Free Tree Seedling Giveaway

Run by City of Covington Urban Forestry Board (with Keep Covington Beautiful and UK Kenton County Extension)

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free seedlings: up to 3 per resident, plus a 4th with a photo from the same-day Covington Green-Up (2026 terms)
Who qualifies
Covington residents (proof of residency required). A separate same-day UK Kenton County Extension giveaway was for Kenton County residents (up to 5 seedlings, proof of county residency).
Where
Covington residents with proof of residency; a separate same-day event served Kenton County residents.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 event (Apr 25) has passed; held each spring (2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 city releases); 2027 date not announced.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Show proof of Covington residency at the annual Linden Day Arbor Day event and take free tree seedlings to plant in your yard.

Requirements

  • Proof of Covington residency
  • Attend in person at the event (2026: Apr 25, 11am-2pm, Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum)
  • Photo of Green-Up participation to claim a 4th seedling
  • Plant using the provided placement guidance based on mature size

How to apply

  1. 1Watch covingtonky.gov news for the next spring Arbor Day announcement
  2. 2Bring proof of Covington residency to the event
  3. 3Pick up seedlings and planting instructions while supplies last

Timing and deadlines

One-day event; seedlings handed out on the spot

Next event expected around Arbor Day 2027; date not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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