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On Saturday, December 19, from 9AM–12PM, the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees will be at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy to give away 700 native trees to our community—completely free of charge, thanks to our event sponsors, Arbor Day Foundation and State Farm!This giveaway is part of our work to grow tree canopy in Wilmington, particularly in neighborhoods where more shade and green infrastructure are needed.
⏰ From 9–10AM, tree pickup is reserved for residents of Wilmington’s downtown, Northside, and Southside communities. The giveaway opens to the general public at 10AM, while supplies last.
Available tree species include:
🌸 ‘Autumn Brilliance’ American serviceberry
🌿 ‘Clarynette’ American hornbeam
🍂 ‘Brandywine’ red maple
🤍 ‘Bracken's Brown Beauty’ southern magnolia
🍁 ‘October Glory’ red maple
💧 Heritage® river birch
🍒 Black cherry
🌳 ‘Princeton’ American elm
To learn more about each species, visit acftrees.org/giveaways.
Whether you're looking for a large shade tree, something suited to a smaller yard, beautiful fall color, or a tree that provides food and habitat for wildlife, we'll help you find the right tree for the right place. Certified arborists and ACFT Tree Stewards will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance on species selection, planting, watering, and long-term care.
📅 Saturday, February 20
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM
📍 D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy (813 Nixon Street)
Come find a tree you love, take it home, and help us grow Wilmington's urban forest—one yard at a time. 🌱🏡
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D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, 1247 McRae St, Wilmington, NC 28401-2975, United States
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