On Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 PM, Savannah Tree Foundation will host its third annual “Trick or Trees,” in collaboration with State Farm and the Arbor Day Foundation. The Halloween-themed event will distribute 750 trees to community members. The community tree giveaway prioritizes distributing free trees to private property owners to combat tree loss in the region. The cause is especially important considering the significant tree loss associated with Hurricane Helene and other recent storms. Trees can reduce homeowners’ utility bills, absorb stormwater, and improve quality of life. It is important to intentionally plant trees to continue providing these benefits to the community.

This year, Trick or Trees will be held at Daffin Park to coincide with the International Tree Climbing Championship. Come for the trees and stay to watch the world-class tree climbers!

“When we see the scope of tree loss after a storm event like Helene, often the first instinct can be to remove all the trees on one’s property. But truly, we need to be planting more trees to replace the ones we lost, and those need to be the right trees, in the right place,” said Zoe Rinker, Executive Director of Savannah Tree Foundation, “At Trick or Trees, we can help homeowners pick the right tree for their property, ensuring they reap the benefits of trees without setting themselves up for future risks. We are grateful to our partners at Arbor Day Foundation and State Farm for sponsoring this giveaway and adding 750 new trees to Savannah’s urban forest.”

“State Farm is committed to helping communities recover from disasters and manage future risks,” said Apsara Sorensen, State Farm Corporate Responsibility Director. “We are proud to support tree planting as part of this effort.”

“The Arbor Day Foundation is dedicated to helping our local planting partners unlock the transformative power of trees in their community,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees clean our air, cool our cities and improve the lives of the people around them. We’re happy to help Savannah Tree Foundation maximize the impact of their urban canopy and inspire more people to engage with nature in a meaningful way.”

To learn more about this event, visit www.savannahtree.org