Trees · Massachusetts
MyRWA Somerville Free Yard Tree Planting
Run by Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) with City of Somerville
SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- free tree and planting coordination
- Who qualifies
- All Somerville residents; renters need landlord permission
- Where
- Somerville residents; renters need landlord permission.
- Status
- Seasonal. MyRWA page lists priority deadline August 15, 2026; city news post (Feb 20, 2026) said applications through March 13.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Request a free native tree planted on your Somerville property; choose placement and size on an onsite visit.
Requirements
- Renters need landlord permission
- Choose from a list of native species
- Onsite visit with a Resident Tree Ambassador to pick spot and size
How to apply
- 1Fill out the MyRWA Request Form at mysticriver.org/trees
- 2A Somerville Resident Tree Ambassador contacts you to schedule an onsite visit
- 3Pick spot, tree size and a native species
- 4MyRWA and partners plant the tree and give care guidance
Timing and deadlines
not published
Priority deadline August 15, 2026 per MyRWA
Sources
- https://mysticriver.org/trees (official page)
- https://www.somervillema.gov/news/free-trees-available-somerville-residents-through-myrwa-program
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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