Earth Day: Kids In South Windsor Can Get Their Own Tree

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Families can sign up to receive a free tree for their child this spring through a program offered through the South Windsor Public Library.

The giveaway is part of a national initiative run by Neighborhood Forest, a nonprofit organization that provides children with their own tree to plant each year around Earth Day.

Trees are expected to arrive ahead of Earth Day on April 22. Families will be contacted with pickup details once the trees are delivered to the library.

Neighborhood Forest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with schools, libraries and youth organizations across the country. Its mission is to connect children with nature by giving them a tree to plant and care for at home.

Each year, the organization distributes thousands of trees nationwide. Species vary by state and region, and the group typically provides native trees or fruit- and nut-bearing varieties to promote biodiversity.

Families who register will receive instructions when the trees arrive and can pick them up locally before planting them at home.

Families interested in participating can register online. Click here to sign up for a free tree.