Tree Giveaway

Urban trees play an essential role in our City’s environmental resilience. That’s why each year, the New York Restoration Project distributes thousands of native tree saplings to New York City residents through tree giveaway events across the five boroughs. This April, they are coming to Green-Wood! In addition to tree saplings, attendees can receive wild bergamot plants being given away by PlantXChange, participate in creating seed bombs, learn about the history of Turtle Island, and discover how UPROSE is preparing Sunset Park for climate change through equitable community initiatives.

PLEASE NOTE: All pre-registered trees for this event have been fully reserved. However, walk-up recipients are welcome during the second hour of the giveaway, starting at 11am. We typically have trees remaining for anyone who missed the chance to register in advance. All remaining trees will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out.

About Our Partner Organizations:

The New York Restoration Project is an environmental justice nonprofit and citywide nature conservancy dedicated to preserving community gardens and other green spaces. As the lead organization for this event, NYRP works to ensure all New Yorkers have equitable access to green space. Learn more about NYRP here.

PlantxChange (@plantxchange)cultivates and distributes plants while providing education on social justice, Indigenous stewardship, and botany. Their workshops and resources are intentionally crafted by and for QTBIPOC community members, fostering inclusive and accessible learning spaces. PlantxChange empowers individuals to become environmental stewards and community leaders who can share knowledge and support transformative movement building.

UPROSE (@uprosebrooklyn), founded in 1966, is Brooklyn’s oldest Latino-founded community organization. This intergenerational, multiracial, nationally-recognized grassroots organization works at the intersection of social justice and climate change. UPROSE advocates for Sunset Park residents’ access to clean air, clean water, open space, quality education, and culturally-grounded arts. To prepare the neighborhood for climate crisis impacts, UPROSE offers CPR, Stop The Bleed, and de-escalation trainings, workshops on native plants, and hosts Salsa and Bomba classes among other community initiatives.