Citizens are invited to a tree giveaway on Saturday, April 5 at Metro-Kiwanis Park, 817 Guaranda Drive, from 9 a.m. until the supply of seedlings runs out. Approximately 3,000 tree seedlings will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Varieties offered will include Redbud, White Dogwood, Chinese Pistache, Sweetbay Magnolia, Bald Cypress, Paw Paw, and Red Maple. A limited number of seedlings will be available per person. Since 2010, the City has celebrated Arbor Day by distributing a total of 39,450 trees to the public.

This Arbor Day marks the 25th consecutive year that Johnson City has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. To maintain the Tree City USA designation, the City must have an Arbor Day observance, a tree ordinance, a tree board or department responsible for trees, and meet the minimum funding requirements for tree maintenance and planting.

“Achieving 25 years as a Tree City signifies Johnson City’s long-term commitment to urban forestry and the benefits that trees bring to our community,” said City Forester Patrick Walding.