The Downtown Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division, and The Hamilton County Master Gardeners have partnered with Hamilton County Soil Conservation District to distribute free trees to the public. This “Tree Day” event will be observed on Friday, March 10 inside Northgate and Hamilton Place Malls.
Tree seedlings will be available with varieties of Silky Dogwood, Flowering Dogwood, Redbud, and several other varieties. Wildflower seeds will also be given away at the event to encourage pollination and beautification.
The trees and seeds will be distributed beginning at 4 p.m. Any adult, or child accompanied by an adult, may receive free tree seedlings as long as supplies last. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Hamilton County Soil Conservation District office at 423-894-1687, ext 3.