Several metro area cities have partnered with Trees Atlanta to get FREE trees to homeowners who’d like more shade in their front yards. If you live in one of the areas listed below, you can sign up now for fall planting season.
Once you’ve chosen a tree variety and planting location, a staffer or volunteer from Trees Atlanta will come out to plant your tree after the planting season begins in October.
There are several varieties of canopy trees to choose from, and they vary by city. You can see your options here for whichever area you live in.
You are eligible if you are a resident of:
- Atlanta
- Brookhaven
- Decatur
- Doraville
- Sandy Springs
- Smyrna
- Unincorporated Dekalb County
Don’t know which kind of tree is best for you? Just contact Trees Atlanta for a free consultation.
You can submit your request for free trees easily online. The number of trees you’re eligible for depends on where you live. Make sure you carefully review the list of restrictions and your obligations, if you participate.
According to Trees Atlanta, there are many benefits to having a tree (or 2 or 3) in your front yard. The cooling shade can reduce your air conditioning bills, and can also help to mitigate winter weather.
Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Fall Festivals & Fairs -- which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.
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- The best corn mazes and pumpkin patches to visit this fall
- Fall Apple Festivals and pick-your-own orchards
- Complete guide to FREE outdoor concerts this fall
- Discounts for Stone Mountain's Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction
- Enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars
- 30+ Trick-or-Treat and Trunk-or-Treat events
- Things to do for Halloween: Our huge list of spooky fun!
- Unwind with these free yoga classes in metro Atlanta parks
- The North Georgia State Fair: daily deals & discounts
- The Atlanta Greek Festival is back in 2024!
- Atlanta Fair returns to Turner Field this fall
- The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway
More ways to get free trees
And if you don’t live in one of these participating communities, you may be able to get a free tree through the Community Canopy program. Just enter your address to see if you’re eligible.
If you buy a $15 membership to the Arbor Day Foundation, you can get ten free trees for your yard. (These will almost certainly be small trees.) Choose from canopy trees, flowering trees, or trees chosen for autumn color. You’ll have to enter your zip code to make sure the offer applies in your area.
