Annual Fall Free Tree Giveaway at Stillmeadow Community Fellowship

The Annual Fall Tree Giveaway is not part of the Herring Run Nursery Fall Festival. Please click here to be directed to the Fall Festival event page.

Join us at Stillmeadow Community Fellowship for our annual Fall Free Tree Giveaway, and discover the many benefits of native trees! Blue Water Baltimore is partnering with Baltimore County EPS, Baltimore City’s TreeBaltimore and Stillmeadow Community Fellowship to offer a variety of tree species to residents of Baltimore City and Baltimore County to plant in their yards. PLEASE NOTE: This tree giveaway is only open to Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, and all free trees must be planted on those residents’ yards or properties.

From small flowering and fruiting trees to large canopy trees, each one makes a difference in our city. Trees cool and clean our air, absorb stormwater, increase biodiversity, and beautify our neighborhoods. Ultimately contributing to improved water quality by reducing runoff and if located near your home reducing your energy usage to heat and cool your living space.

The free trees will range in size from 1′ to 5′ tall in pots that are 1-3 gallons. They can easily fit inside of a small car in the driver, passenger seat, or floor of your backseat. If you bring a pickup truck, please bring a tarp or blanket to cover your trees. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you in packing your trees if needed.

TREE ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Trees must be planted on your property and not in the public right of way, at a school or at a church.
• The location of the home must be in Baltimore City or County
• You must be willing to plant and care for your tree until it is mature
• If you registered for a tree and do not come before noon, it will be offered to anyone who comes.
• No more than 5 trees can be adopted per household
• Young trees struggle when planted in the summer heat. Please plant your tree on your property by June 1st or sooner.

Pick-up for pre-ordered trees will be between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. If you pre-ordered a tree, PLEASE come during this time! We cannot guarantee your tree(s) will be held if you do not arrive during the designated time. Pick-ups will not begin earlier than 10:00 am.

Walk-up for free trees will be available from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, or until we run out of trees. For walk-ups, please come at 12:00pm for the best selection of free trees!

PLEASE REFER TO THE FALL 2025 SPECIES LOOKBOOK BELOW BEFORE CHOOSING YOUR FREE TREES

Don’t know where to plant your tree or which tree to select? No worries, we will have expert staff and volunteers at the event who can help you pick the right tree for the correct location on your yard. If you need more guidance, you can check out descriptions of the trees we have available on the order form, and instructions for how to plant and care for your tree are available on our website. If you’re a visual learner, you can also check out this video from TreeBaltimore.

DUE TO OVERWHEMING DEMAND, PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTHUSIASM!

WALK UPS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 12pm-2pm OR UNTIL STOCK RUNS OUT.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed to help run the event with the Blue Water Baltimore staff! Volunteers can help with a variety of tasks during the event including setup, tree runners, tree selection experts, traffic flow directors and more. Please be aware that we ask that volunteers attend a virtual volunteer training before the event. Information on the training will be sent to volunteers after registering. Please note there will be limited on-site parking in the parking lot, so volunteers please plan to park along Frederick Ave or in the surrounding neighborhood!

All event Volunteers are required to register for our online training before the giveaway