Sapling Days began more than 10 years ago as a way to dispel the popular notion that trees should be planted in the spring along with the tomatoes, peppers and marigolds. In fact, in Texas and the Southwest the very best time to plant trees is in autumn. What better way to encourage people to plant trees than to GIVE TREES AWAY?!
For the first several years of the program 500 baby trees were given away at a single event in downtown Austin. These days, TreeFolks gives away 3,000 saplings at multiple events all over Central Texas. In Fall 2011, we’ll give away Escarpment live oak, Mexican white oak and Texas redbud saplings.
We want to see your trees! Send a photo of your Sapling Days tree to photos@treefolks.org.
Sapling Days 2011 Locations:
Saturday, October 1
Whole Earth (N. Lamar) @ noon
Fridays, October 7, 14 & 21
NW corners of 4th, 6th & 9th Streets and Congress Avenue @ noon
Saturday, October 15
Howson Branch Library @ 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 23
Austin City Hall – Green City Festival @ 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 29
Zilker Park – Austin Arbor Day Celebration @ 11:00 a.m.
Twin Oaks Branch Library – Leaf for a Leaf Kickoff Party@ 1:00 p.m.
Friday, November 4
Bob Bryant Park – City of Bastrop Arbor Day @ 10:00 a.m
Saturday, November 19
Bastrop Convention Center - Bastrop County Expo @ 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
