Trees For Houston partnered with Kroger and the Arbor Day Foundation on November 15 to bring 1,000 free native and fruit trees to residents of Houston’s historic Second Ward, strengthening the neighborhood’s growing urban canopy and encouraging long-term environmental stewardship. Throughout the morning, neighbors lined up at the Kroger on Polk Street to choose from a selection of species, including Texas Red Oak and Brown Turkey Fig, to plant in their own yards.

Kroger volunteers worked alongside Trees For Houston staff to assist attendees, moving trees from the distribution area to shopping carts and ensuring the process was smooth, efficient, and accessible. The giveaway served as both a community event and an educational opportunity, highlighting the importance of trees in urban envir

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