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Free Trees for Highfill Residents April 2

Highfill Highlights

March 12, 2026

🌱 Foresting the Future Tree Giveaway Coming to Highfill

The City of Highfill is excited to announce our upcoming Foresting the Future Tree Giveaway, helping residents plant trees, beautify their neighborhoods, and support a greener community.

Thanks to our partnership with Foresting the Future and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture – Forestry Division, residents will have the opportunity to receive free trees to plant at their homes.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (or while supplies last)
📍 Location: Highfill City Park
180 NW Main St, Highfill, AR 72761

Eligibility

This program is available to Highfill utility customers and/or residents.

Each household may receive up to two trees per utility bill while supplies last.

Please bring a copy of your current utility bill (water, sewer, or trash service) for verification at the event.

How the Giveaway Works

  1. Arrive at Highfill City Park during event hours.
  2. Present your current Highfill utility bill for verification.
  3. Select up to two trees from the available species.
  4. City staff, volunteers, and forestry experts will be available to assist and answer questions.

2026 Tree Selection

Residents will be able to choose from a variety of beautiful and beneficial native trees, including:

  • Redbud
  • Yellowwood
  • White Flowering Dogwood
  • Tulip Tree (Tulip Poplar)
  • Blackgum
  • Scarlet Oak
  • Baldcypress

These species were selected for their beauty, shade, wildlife benefits, and adaptability to Arkansas landscapes.

🌳 Tree Education & Resources

Want to learn more about choosing, planting, and caring for your new tree? Educational resources are available through the Arbor Day Foundation, which provides helpful guides for homeowners, families, and communities.

You can explore tree planting tips, tree identification tools, and educational materials here:

🔗 https://www.arborday.org/

Grow a Greener Highfill

Tree planting plays an important role in improving air quality, providing shade, supporting wildlife, and strengthening the natural beauty of our community. Events like this help ensure Highfill continues to grow responsibly while protecting the environment.

Trees are available first come, first served, so residents are encouraged to arrive early.

🌳 About Tree City USA

The City of Highfill is proud to be a Tree City USA community! This designation recognizes our commitment to planting, maintaining, and protecting trees to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Learn more about what it means to be a Tree City USA and how our community benefits:
🔗 Tree City USA – Learn More

We look forward to seeing you at the park as we continue growing a greener Highfill together! 🌳

It’s My Town!