Free Tree Giveaway for Residents

Preordering Has Closed

All trees available for preorder have been claimed. Trees will be available rain or shine, for first come, first serve between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.

To celebrate Arbor Day, the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS) is hosting a tree giveaway the last weekend in April. We have 1,200 trees this year in support of this very popular program. The giveaway is open to Baltimore County residents only, and each household may order up to two trees. 

Pickup Location

Marshy Point Nature Center
7130 Marshy Point Road
Middle River, Maryland 21102
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PICKUP Instructions

  1. If possible, put down all back seats and line the trunk with cardboard or a blanket in case of any soil spilling.
  2. When you arrive to the Nature Center, you will be directed through the parking lot.
    1. If you preordered a tree—Bring a copy of your online order confirmation with you on your selected pickup day. Preordered trees not picked up by Saturday at 11 a.m. will be added to the first-come, first-served list.
    2. If you didn't preorder a tree—Come to the parking lot between noon and 3 p.m. and select up to two trees. No appointment is necessary, but supplies are limited.

For Questions or Cancellations

For questions or to cancel your order, email forestmanagement@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-1369.

Available Trees

Tree Species Available for First Come, First Served
Black Gum 50
Hackberry 0
Pin Oak 0
Redbud 50
Red Maple 50
River Birch 50
Serviceberry 25
Swamp White Oak 25
Sweetbay Magnolia 0
Sycamore 50
White Oak 0

Put Your Tree on the Map

County residents who plant trees themselves are invited to record the tree locations on the County’s Environmental Reporter application—an online tool that enables the public to help the County track environmental data, including locations where people plant trees or install rain barrels.

Record Your Tree Location