Springfield Township Shade Tree Commission will be hosting its Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26th at the Library from 9am to 11am.
Tree Giveaway
As part of their Arbor Day celebration, the Shade Tree Commission will be hosting its traditional tree giveaway by raffling off thirty (30) trees to eligible Township Households who register in advance.
Residents interested in entering the raffle for a chance for a free tree MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE starting at 9am on Friday, April 4th. PRE-REGISTRATION to be entered into the raffle will remain open until thirty (30) households are selected and emailed after 4pm on Thursday, April 17th. Raffled trees are limited to one per winning household. Households who received a tree as part of the Shade Tree Commission's Tree Giveaway at Arbor Day 2024 and 2023 may not be eligible. First priority will be given to households who have never received a tree.
A representative of the Shade Tree Commission will reach out via email to confirm tree pickup. If the person selected does not confirm "yes" within 48 hours, the tree may be given away to another household.
Registration for our Tree Giveaway Raffle will be available online or in person at the Springfield Township Administration Building.
ENTER THE TREE GIVEAWAY RAFFLE
2025 Available Trees
Enter our Tree Giveaway Raffle for a chance to win one of these trees below. On the raffle registration form, you may choose your first and second choice/preference.
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Red Maple 2-3 gall. (Acer rubrum) Valued for its beauty, adaptability, and shade, the red maple is one of the most recognizable trees in North America. This tree features something red in each of the seasons—buds in winter, flowers in spring, leafstalks in summer, and brilliant foliage in autumn. This pageant of color, along with the red maple's relatively fast growth and tolerance to a wide range of soils, makes it a widely planted favorite.
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River Birch 2-3 gall. (Betula nigra) As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.
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Flowering Dogwood 2-3 gall. (Cornus florida) An excellent landscape choice for all four seasons, the flowering dogwood is a favorite in many yards and gardens. “Flowers” show their beauty in spring, foliage turns a vibrant red-purple in fall, and glossy red fruits attract winter songbirds for the enjoyment of all. This tree offers nice contrast when planted along other dogwoods with larger evergreens in the background. They should be planted beside other trees.
Tree Information courtesy of the Arbor Day Foundation. Pictures of the trees can be viewed on the associated flyer and sign-up form.
About Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to the planting and caring of trees. Trees are important to our local ecosystem for a number of reasons, including improving air quality, stormwater management, shading and cooling, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife. By giving out free trees, the Shade Tree Commission hopes to inspire the planting and care of trees in the Township.
