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Neighborhood Forest 2025
Gives free trees to kids every Earth Day.
The trees have arrived on April 16, 2025.
We are excited to announce that Parkland Community Library is participating in the 16th annual Neighborhood Forest Free Trees for Kids program this spring in honor of Earth Day! This program allows children in our community to receive free trees to plant and help make our environment greener and healthier. By engaging our youth in activities like this, we can instill a love and appreciation for nature from a young age.
Participating in the Neighborhood Forest Free Trees for Kids program benefits the environment and allows children to take an active role in positively impacting their community. Planting trees contributes to the overall well-being of our planet and creates a lasting legacy for future generations. We are grateful for this opportunity to participate in such a meaningful initiative and look forward to seeing its impact on our community.
We invite all families in Parkland to participate in this program to celebrate Earth Day. Together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable future. Let’s unite to plant trees, nurture our environment, and show our children the importance of caring for our planet. Thank you for your support in making our community a greener and healthier place for all.
The White Pine saplings have arrived!
Celebrate by planting your new tree and tagging #MyPCL #NeighborhoodForest2025
****Don’t wait!**** The trees are bare-root, and we will try to keep them hydrated for your pick-up! On Saturday, April 19, any leftover saplings will be given out to any patron who requests one to ensure their survival.
For everyone who reserved a free tree, please check your email for the announcement of its arrival. After 3 days, any leftovers will be given out to any patron who requests one to ensure their survival. The trees will be held at the circulation desk.
WHITE PINE Pinus strobus | Evergreen Tree
6–12 inches in size.
Height of 50′-80′ and spread of 20′-40′ at maturity. Fast growing at more than 24″ per year once established.
The trees will be okay for several days in a vase of water as long as they are kept cool and out of the sun. So, you have some flexibility with when you want to distribute the trees. Be sure to moisten the trees’ soil and roots—spray with water as needed!
About Neighborhood Forest
We love trees, love planting them, and watching them grow. We want to give every child this joy.
Founded in 2010 by Vikas Narula, Neighborhood Forest grew from a free tree project started by David Kidd. Vikas and his college friends adopted the program and gave away tens of thousands of trees to school children across southeast Iowa.
After graduating from college, Vikas moved to Minneapolis. Years later, when his first son entered kindergarten, Vikas rekindled his college love of giving trees to children. He started Neighborhood Forest, and the program grew into a family affair.
What started with four schools in Minneapolis has grown to over 400 schools, libraries, and youth groups in 35 states across America and Canada. Neighborhood Forest aims to reach every child in North America and, eventually, the world.
This program meets the PA Forward Finacial Literacy initiative.
Pa Forward Gold Star Library Since 2018
Trees will be distributed during Earth Week.
Fill out a simple form. During Earth Week, families will receive a free tree (6–12 inches in size). We will email you to pick up your tree at the library and provide planting instructions.
Parents and caregivers can register for a free tree online by March 15.
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