High Springs Marks Arbor Day with Free Tree Giveaway

HIGH SPRINGS – Residents will have an opportunity to celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day later this month with a community tree planting event and free tree distribution hosted by the City of High Springs Tree Advisory Board in partnership with several local and county organizations.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the High Springs Civic Center, located at 19107 N.W. 240^th Street. It is being organized in collaboration with the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department, High Springs Parks & R.E.C., and Santa Fe Tree Farm.

Participants may receive a complimentary tree, while supplies last, and will have the opportunity to hear brief presentations from guest speakers with expertise in environmental stewardship, tree care, and local conservation efforts. Light refreshments will also be provided.

“Trees add value to a community through shade, improved air quality, and reduction in runoff,” said Tree Advisory Board Chair Joanne Tremblay.

Although Florida’s Arbor Day is officially observed on the third Friday of January, organizers noted that Florida’s climate makes the cooler winter months the most favorable time for planting trees. Planting during this season allows root systems to establish before the heat of summer, improving long-term survival and growth.

City officials encourage residents to attend the event to learn more about the environmental and community benefits of trees, as well as proper planting and maintenance practices.

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