Arbor Day Events, Tree Giveaways & Sales
Below is a list of Arbor Day Celebrations, as well as tree sales and giveaways. The Mississippi Forestry Commission encourages all citizens to celebrate Mississippi Arbor Day by planting a new tree, ensuring the health of our community forests for future generations.
If you are aware of an Arbor Day event or tree giveaway or sale that is not listed, please email comments@mfc.ms.gov, and we will add the information.
2021 Arbor Day Events
| County | Arbor Day Event |
|---|---|
| George County | City of Lucedale Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Giveaway Date: Friday, February 12 Location: Lucedale City Hall Small tree giveaway to follow the ceremony. |
| Harrison County | City of Biloxi Arbor Day Celebration Date: Saturday, February 20 Location: TBD |
| Hinds County | STEM, Leaves and Trees 2021 Date: Friday, February 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Additional Information: Reservations are required. https://www.mdwfp.com/museum/calendar/stem-leaves-and-trees-2021/ |
| Jackson County | City of Ocean Springs Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Giveaway Date: Saturday, February 13, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Ocean Springs Civic Center Seedlings available: Live Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Sawtooth Oak, and River Birch Limit 2 seedlings per person Contact: 228-875-6722 |
| Jackson County | Location: University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast research Laboratory |
| Leake County | Town of Walnut Grove Arbor Day Celebration Date: Friday, February 12 Location: TBD |
| Oktibbeha County | Mississippi State University Annual Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting Ceremony Date: Friday, February 12 Location: TBD |
2021 Tree Giveaways & Sales
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| DeSoto County | DeSoto County SWCD Annual Public Tree Giveaway Date: Thursday, February 11 – 8 a.m. – Noon Location: Southaven Snowden Grove Park 25,000 seedlings – 20 species Contact: Meleiah Tyus, (662) 912-4152 desotocountyswcd@gmail.com |
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