Delaware Botanic Garden Hosts “Free” Tree Give-away, Oct. 12th

DBG President Raymond Sander is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with DNREC and the Delaware Forest Service, as part of the TEDI (Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative), the gardens will have about 250 native trees to give “free” to guests on a first-come-first served basis on Saturday, October 12th starting at 9 a.m. There is a limit of one tree per person. Sander said, “Fall is the time to plant new trees. Please come and get a free native tree to add to the beauty of Delmarva.” 

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG Deputy Executive Director said, “We thank our Delaware partners for providing these trees, and want to remind everyone that the free trees go fast, so get here early. The gardens are showing their best fall colors and we offer guided tours at 10 a.m. every open day. Members get free admission, and non-member pay a $15 admission. Children 16 and under are admitted free. 

Sheryl Swed, DBG Executive Director, said, “Fall is a wonderful time in the gardens, and we have a lot of fall events coming up to add to the joy of the season, including the family friendly Fall Gardening For Wildlife Tour of the Piet Oudolf Meadow on Friday, October 11th at 2 p.m. Get outside and enjoy the blessings of nature. Lots to see at DBG!”