We offer a limited number of FREE trees each year to community members for planting on private property through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Canopy Program. Since 2017, we've given out 2,835 trees to over 1,600 community members in 10 municipalities. This program is made possible by our partners.
How It Works
Community Canopy uses a research-based, easy-to-use online mapping tool that takes the guesswork out of tree planting site selection. By entering simple information about a home and yard, the tool calculates where to strategically plant trees for the greatest cooling, energy, and money saving benefits.
2023 Tree Giveaway Program
Eligibility
Partner communities will be selected in early 2023. Pick up events will be hosted in June and September 2023.
Tree Species
Community members in the partner communities will be eligible to sign up for up to two trees. Five species are available, to be determined.

Registration
Registration will be available in Spring 2023.
Having trouble with registration? Call Gwen at 802-651-8343, ext 506 or email at gwen.kozlowski@uvm.edu.
Tree Benefits
When planted properly, a single mature tree can save a homeowner up to 20% on energy costs. For homes without air conditioning, shade trees can make the home feel cooler during summer heat. Planting trees can also:
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Reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint
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Improve air quality
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Reduce stormwater runoff
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Provide food and shelter for wildlife
- Add to a home’s property value
About The Program: Planting For Impact
Using research from the Vermont Department of Health, we selected partner communities in Vermont that are most vulnerable to heat-related illness. These areas have high densities of exposed asphalt and rooftops but limited tree cover. As a result, residents in these areas can spend more money to cool their homes, and those without air conditioning can be at greater risk for heat illnesses.
See the cumulative impact report below from 2017-2022.
Past partner communities include: Bradford, Brattleboro, Bennington, Barre, Burlington, Lyndon, Newport City, St. Albans, Rutland, Windsor.

Partners
This program is made possible by the Arbor Day Foundation, the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program, and the Vermont Department of Health’s Climate & Health Program.
Join Us
Let’s work together to harness the power of trees to conserve energy, cool communities, and save money.
For more information on this program, contact Gwen at gwen.kozlowski@uvm.edu or 802-656-7638.