Franklin County SWCD To Host Tree Giveaway and Food Drive

The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its third annual Arbor Day tree give away and food drive on Thurs., April 24, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Over 600 seedlings will be available on a first come basis at the office with a limit of five trees per person.

A variety of trees are available, including: white oak, shagbark hickory, pecan, white pine and Norway spruce. Additionally, there will be several species of small tree and shrub seedlings: flowering dogwood, redbud and hazelnut.

Bring a canned food items in exchange for the free trees. Items will be donated to the SEIOC food pantry in Brookville.