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Earth Month giveaways are back across all five boroughs\u2014here\u2019s how to claim yours before they\u2019re gone!<\/p>\n
At a Glance<\/p>\n
Dates: April 4 \u2013 May 16
\nTrees Available: 3,750 total
\nVarieties: 22 native species
\nWhere: All five boroughs
\nCost: Free (just register ahead)<\/p>\n
The New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is once again giving away thousands of trees across all five boroughs, just in time for Earth Day. And this year, the program is even bigger.<\/p>\n
Psst\u2026 Check Out NYC Spring Bucket List: 25 Amazing Activities to Do This Spring!<\/a><\/p>\n How to Get a Free Tree in NYC This Spring (Dates, Locations, and What to Know)<\/p>\n From April 4 through May 16, NYRP is giving away 3,750 free trees and shrubs, an increase from last year\u2019s 3,500.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll have 22 varieties of native trees and plants to choose from, including:<\/p>\n Pawpaw These trees are species that actually thrive in New York\u2019s climate and support local wildlife.<\/p>\n Since launching in 2008 as part of the MillionTreesNYC campaign with NYC Parks, NYRP has given away more than 80,500 trees to New Yorkers. That\u2019s a lot of backyards, sidewalks, and community spaces made greener.<\/p>\n Planting a tree in NYC does so many things for your neighborhood and gteh earth:<\/p>\n Cool your block during brutal summer heat How to Get Your Free Tree<\/p>\n Getting a free tree is simple, but you do need to plan ahead. First, register in advance at nyrp.org\/freetree<\/a>. Then select a pickup location in your borough and just show up during your scheduled time to bring your tree home.<\/p>\n Trees are distributed at parks, community gardens, libraries, and other local spots, often with volunteers who can give you quick planting tips, which is very helpful if you\u2019ve never done this before.<\/p>\n The trees are usually small enough to carry home, and you\u2019ll get care instructions, so you won\u2019t feel clueless. Supplies are limited, and registration fills up fast.<\/p>\n Brooklyn<\/p>\n Manhattan<\/p>\n Queens<\/p>\n Staten Island<\/p>\n For a full list of tree species, dates, and locations, visit www.nyrp.org\/freetree<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nAmerican Persimmon
\nFlowering Dogwood
\nHighbush Blueberry<\/p>\n![\"Get](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RISE.webp.jpeg\")
Courtesy of New York Restoration Project
\nPlanting a Tree Helps So Many Things<\/p>\n
\nImprove air quality
\nReduce flooding by absorbing stormwater
\nSupport pollinators and wildlife
\nFight climate change locally<\/p>\n![\"Get](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ben_Hider_20240427_bh_02662.webp.jpeg\")
Courtesy of New York Restoration Project
\nNYC Locations for Free Tree Giveaways
\nThe Bronx<\/p>\n