Funding was provided by the Cleveland Tree Coalition (CTC) Cleveland and the goal of the Tree Giveaway Grant is to provide trees to residents at no cost to increase planting on private property, build sentiment around trees, and build community trust.

• Trees must be planted on private property within the City of Cleveland.
• Trees may not be planted in containers or in the tree lawn/public right-of-way.
• Individuals can sign up for two trees per address. 

If your application is accepted, you will be invited to pick up your tree at one of our Watershed Festivals.  Trees are in 3-5 gallon containers and will be small enough to fit in cars or be carried on public transportation.

Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11am - 1pm: Stream Clean Up, 7 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106

Saturday, June 28, 2025,   11am - 1pm: Family Fishing Day, 7 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106

Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11am - 1pm: Take to the Lake, Lower Shaker Lake, 1 Brook Rd. Shaker Heights, OH 44120

We will offer trees on a first come, first serve basis. Later giveaway dates may be cancelled if all trees are distributed prior to that date. 

2025 Species List
Small trees: Serviceberry, PawPaw, Redbud, Hornbeam
Medium trees: Black Gum, Red Maple
Large trees: Swamp White Oak, River Birch, Hybrid Elm