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City hosting another free fruit tree giveaway

850 fruit trees will be passed out on a first-come, first-served basis at this upcoming event called Sweet-N-Green.

SAN ANTONIO — Spring is fast approaching and that means it's time for San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department to give away some free fruit trees!

The events used to be known as Jammin’ Jams, but this year they will be called Sweet-N-Green. And folks have two opportunities to snag a free fruit tree.

The first event was held on February 25 and the trees went really quickly! The second tree giveaway will be held on Saturday, March 18.

SA Parks & Rec Urban Forestry Division will be handing out 850 FREE fruit trees at each event. 

You will get your choice of lemon, grapefruit, avocado, lime, key lime, satsuma orange, pink lemon, pomegranate, mango or fig.

2nd Event:

  • DRIVE THRU
  • Saturday, March 18 
  • Nelson Wolff Stadium • 5757 US90 West
  • 8 a.m. until supplies last
  • One tree per household
  • Tree list coming soon

To find out more, visit SAPRD’s Facebook.

 

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