CLARKSVILLE, TN – The City of Clarksville Forestry Division and Clarksville Tree Board are teaming up once again for their annual Tree Seedling Giveaway.

This year’s giveaway will be held on March 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.

How it works

This will be a drive-thru event. Recipients should follow Hero’s Way to Victory Pavilion and form a line at the designated area.

A volunteer will then provide attendees with a selection sheet to choose their five bare-root trees seedlings. We will be giving away 2,300 tree seedlings with a limit of five per person.

Planting tips

When planting your new sapling, here are some tips to make sure it grows happy and healthy:

  • Step 1: Soak roots in water for 6-8 hours and plant immediately in Tennessee native soil.
  • Step 2: After planting seedlings, install mulch around the tree seedlings. Keep mulch one inch away from the seedling stem to prevent rot.
  • Step 3: Water seedlings weekly for the first two years.
  • Step 4: Cage or fence small seedlings to protect against small animals or deer if needed.