“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb
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Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) Photo: Arbor Valley Nursery
While it’s still only February, some Colorado communities are
taking early orders for trees they provide to citizens free or at a low cost. Arbor
Day is Friday, April 29th and here are just a few examples of where
you can get trees. Check with your local County or City for information
specific to your area.
Westminster
ReLeaf Westy Tree REBATE Program: $60 rebate for trees
planted by Westminster residential property owners that meet the program
requirements. https://www.cityofwestminster.us/plantingprograms
Golden
Annual tree sale
https://www.cityofgolden.net/government/departments-divisions/parks-and-recreation/forestry/
https://www.cityofgolden.net/government/departments-divisions/parks-and-recreation/forestry/
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Acer Tataricum 'Hot Wings' Photo: NVK Nurseries |
Wheat Ridge
On Saturday April 16th and 23rd, 2022, they are hosting a tree sale at Anderson Park.
https://www.rootedinfun.com/149/Forestry
https://www.rootedinfun.com/149/Forestry
Littleton
The City of Littleton is celebrating Arbor Day by continuing its annual tree-planting program with 18 species of trees available this year. The goal is to increase the canopy area and diversity of the urban forest.
https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/green-environmental-programs/spring-tree-program
https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/green-environmental-programs/spring-tree-program
Denver
Apply for a tree:
Ash tree removal and replacement program: https://beasmartash.org/ashreplacement/
Denver Digs Tree program: https://theparkpeople.org/What-We-Do/Denver-Digs-Trees/Apply-for-Trees
Douglas County
Colorado State Forest Service
For getting seedlings across
the state:
https://csfs.colostate.edu/seedling-tree-nursery/buying-seedlings/
Boulder
Street Tree Planting Program:
In addition to municipalities, the Colorado State Forest Service and the Colorado Tree Coalition help provide communities with tree planting and tree care.
The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) provides community tree planting and tree care. Technical assistance in community forestry from CSFS includes devising plans to maintain and add to tree resources and providing information and workshops on tree care. CSFS creates strategies for planning for forest pests and invasive species, and cares for storm damaged trees. https://csfs.colostate.edu/forest-management/community-urban-forestry/
Colorado Tree Coalition (CTC), a non-profit 501(c)(3), works closely with partners such as the U.S. Forest Service, Xcel Energy, and several corporate and private sponsors to provide programs and services for community tree health and education. Programs administered by CTC include the Champion Tree, Tree Risk Assessment, and Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest programs. Additionally, the Trees Across Colorado program provides low cost trees to Colorado communities, and the ReForest Colorado program helps communities recover from natural disasters. https://www.coloradotrees.org/
