The City of Dallas is inviting residents to participate in the eighth annual Branch Out Dallas program, where Dallasites can receive a free tree for their property while helping make Dallas more green and sustainable.
The program offers residents a free 5-gallon tree. The purpose of the program is to help grow Dallas’ urban tree canopy and reduce stormwater runoff into drainage systems, cool temperatures, improve air quality and mitigate the heat island effect.
Online registration is now open and will remain open through Sept. 30, while supplies last. Dallas residents can register online. To participate, residents must live within Dallas city limits and have a Dallas Water Utilities water account number.
During registration, participants will be able to select from available tree varieties and choose a pick-up location. Pick up will be on Dallas Arbor Day, Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tree delivery is not available.
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Syra Castillo is a recent graduate from Southern Methodist University and is the Lake Highlands Editor. She is a Dallas native and is passionate about local news. She studied English, journalism, and Italian while at SMU. She spends her time with family and tries to discover new places to eat across the city. You can email her at scastillo@advocatemag.com.