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Fairfax County Offers Free Trees to Community Organizations

August 11, 2026 - Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to receive free trees for planting on private properties in the fall.

Arbor Day in Fairfax County Celebrated with Tree City USA Designation

April 27, 2026 - Hutchison Elementary School in Herndon served as the backdrop for an Arbor Day celebration in Fairfax County on April 24, which included a proclamation and students helping to plant trees on school grounds.

Free Trees Available for Fairfax County Residents

March 10, 2026 - FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va – In an initiative to expand the tree canopy on private property, the Urban and Community Forestry Division has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away one-gallon trees to residents countywide. The trees are regionally native, non-invasive species carefully chosen for Fairfax County’s climate and growing conditions. The program also will help homeowners lower energy costs and improve neighborhood resilience